Workshop: Mental Health Post-Awards & Accolades

For many artists and arts administrators, the pressure of performing in the public eye can be overwhelming and contribute to feelings of anxiety, depression, and imposter syndrome.

In the art world, “stardom” and the trappings of fame and fortune can happen in the blink of an eye. Many creatives are mentally, physically, and spiritually unprepared for the task of being recognized for their work in the form of articles, grants, or job announcements. This inability to properly handle what may come with professional recognition can create real life problems such as money mismanagement, maladaptive coping skills, and health issues that can have long lasting effects. This workshop offers solutions and strategies that can assist in the process of ascending professionally.

About Corey Carrington

Corey Carrington is an accomplished poet, collagist, and curator from the Northside of Pittsburgh. Carrington’s work in performance and visual art have been seen at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Carnegie Museum of Art, Kelly Strayhorn Theater, Wood Street Galleries, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, BOOM Concepts, and The University Gallery/Frick Fine Arts Building. Carrington curated his first exhibition, “Electric Kool-Aid,” in 2017 for the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh. In 2019 he curated his second exhibit, “BREATHE,” an exclusively Black show, at Iamb Gallery. He received his B.S. in Communication and Creative Writing from Slippery Rock University in 2011. Professionally, Corey has been a change maker with organizations such as, Allegheny Youth Development, Partner 4 Work, Contemporary Craft, and the Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh.