About
anartisttravels is an online platform dedicated to
edifying, encouraging and uplifting creatives in the various stages of their careers.
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This platform exists to extinguish the myth of the 'starving artist' by providing creatives with the tools and resources needed to build successful creative careers on their own terms.
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'Give a man (or woman) a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime'.
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You may have heard this quote before - the idea is that long-lasting change comes from education. And that's why the approach at anartisttravels not only gives you resources (services where you can work directly with a professional to improve your craft) but also educational tools which mean you can learn, grow and improve by yourself also.
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Let's extinguish the myth of the starving artist together
So, a bit about me. Yes, it's time for the self-promo part! I hope this gives you a clearer idea as to who I am and whether you'd like to work together!
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My name is Nicole Acquah & I'm an actress, a writer and an educator.
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Last year I quit my part-time job to pursue these artistic paths fully and I'm happy to say that I work in this way - performing, writing, teaching - full-time!
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I set up anartisttravels to extinguish the myth of the starving artist, by providing young creatives with the holistic tools and edification needed to point them towards a successful career.
Essentially I want people to feel in control of their creative ideas, learn how to get that work in front of people and MAKE THAT COIN too.
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I don't believe artists should resign themselves to a life of financial struggle just because they have decided to pursue their passion. Think about it: we're innovators! We make content that brings people joy. We are valuable and we bring value. It is up to us to nurture our creativity -- and that requires time, space, collaboration, reflection, hard work and support.
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I'm super passionate about understanding the role business plays in our lives as artists (uhm...it's a big one!) and using that knowledge wisely in order to create successful lives.
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I studied BA Drama and Creative Writing at Royal Holloway and went on to study at the MA Advanced Theatre Practice at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
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I have since been invited back to both institutions. I am a visiting artist at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, where I've worked on MA courses ever since graduated.
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In 2020, I taught Playwriting at Royal Holloway as a visiting tutor.
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I bring that knowledge of seminar structure, feedback and pedagogical insight to the courses I run at anartisttravels.
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You can find some of my writing published on WhatsonStage and Exeunt. From plays to reviews to thought pieces, my writing is varied and I love writing in a myriad of different forms. All of this combines to give me a unique slant into exploring nuance within storytelling, from both a written and performative standpoint.
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I love helping people to tell the stories inside of them. It truly brings a smile to my face.
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