A New Creative Wave: The Rise of Print Art Clubs
In recent years we've seen the rise of a whole new art club fad amongst the young art types, the creative set and the art lovers. They're all about providing a space in which people can express themselves, share their ideas and experiment with different styles. The sheer amount of interest in art clubs is a testament to the desire of the younger generation to get together and connect through creativity and to develop their skills.
One of the big reasons for this is the value placed on self expression and mental health. A lot of artists join art clubs as a way of getting away from the pressures of academia and work and just doing some art. The clubs are a great place to work collaboratively, to learn and to share ideas. For the novice artist they're a very welcoming environment in which to try things out without any fear of criticism.
An art club is not always easy to start. The initial hurdles are finding members who are interested, finding a suitable space, managing the resources and so on. Many a new club will find it very difficult to get a foot in the door in the early days and will struggle to get any recognition at all. You have to build up your confidence and your community over time.
Social media has been a massive driver of this trend. Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok in particular are all platforms that allow artists to show off their work, share their process and get their work out to a much wider audience. Art club activities, shows and workshops can all go viral on social media and that in itself can be a huge draw for people. It's also a great way for artists to discover new techniques and to connect with other creatives in a way that they might not otherwise.
Overall the new art club thing is more than just an art movement really, it's a celebration of creativity, community and self expression. With the aid of social media it's become an accessible thing for young people to get involved in, to develop their skills, to get through the rough bits and to inspire each other.
