{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"259: Why art matters in tough times","description":"Are you struggling to focus and create when the world feels chaotic? This week: a much-needed pep talk. Four vital reasons why making art is not a luxury, but an essential act of perseverance, resilience, and hope. Links:  Beauty will save the world: Substack Essay  Burnout Book Burnout Podcast Episode  Become a Joyster and join February 13th\u2019s Filling the Well Workshop Join The Artist\u2019s Way Creative Cluster  Leave a review on Apple Podcasts ","author_name":"Artists for Joy","author_url":"http:\/\/www.artistsforjoy.org\/pod","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39928405\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198026710"}