The Audacity Project: Cycle 26 March 11 - May 10, 2024

8 week creative mentorships for artists, coaches, and creative entrepreneurs

 

Click here to schedule a 15 minute consult call with me!

For performing artists, coaches, and other freelance creatives ready to do the damn thing.

  • 100% online course; work from anywhere that has internet access
  • Weekly, targeted assignments via Teachable
  • Live weekly group classes via Zoom, Tuesdays at 2pm EST
  • Private, international Facebook community (it is GOLD)
  • Two 1:1 private sessions with me
  • Unlimited support throughout the 8 weeks
  • No-nonsense, action-based tasks that get proven results
  • Actionable way to get off your ass, get over your fears, and get it done

What will we accomplish?

The objectives of the course are to build (or rebuild) your promotional materials, making it a breeze to put yourself out there for opportunities. We will also learn EXACTLY how to use them. In the scope of this work- you will discover who you are as an artist, what kind of work you want to be doing, how you wish to participate in your culture, how much to charge for it, and get you a map to go where you want to go.

As an added perk, you'll finish the course with bomb-ass promotional materials that authentically represent YOU.


How do I know if the Audacity Project is right for me?

You should meet these criteria to excel at the program:
1- Access to a computer and the Internet, with basic computer literacy. Ease of use with Google docs is also a plus!

2- The willingness and desire to brave the wild unknown and deal with your shit, even when it's uncomfortable. The ability to call yourself out and take responsibility for your emotions when you're making excuses.

3- The ability to pay for the program without suffering or hurting your quality of life.

4- Competence in your discipline, with a desire for excellence. Have the basics under your belt. Basic competence.

5- Hunger for something more. Don't take this course if you're happy and satisfied with your lot- take it when you're at a crossroads, feeling lost in the woods, and need direction. Take it when you find yourself at the end of a sidewalk. Take it when you know there's something better for you than what you currently have.


And for the love of all that is holy take it when you are ready to feel afraid and take action anyway. THIS IS A MUST.


If you know you want more, and better, from your creative practice, I made this for you.

If you want to participate in your culture in a real way, and get tangible results, I made this for you.

If you are tired of being passed over, or waiting around for the world to notice you, I made this for you.

I want you to claim your place in your world. It belongs to you- I will show you how. You are already at the table.

Still not sure? Let's chat! You can schedule a free 15 minute consult call with me here. I'd love to help you navigate what the best next steps will be!

For artist, performers, coaches, and other freelance creatives ready to do the damn thing.

  • 100% online course; work from anywhere that has internet access
  • Weekly assignments via Teachable
  • Live weekly group classes via Zoom, Tuesdays at 2pm EST
  • Two 1:1 private sessions with me
  • No-nonsense, action-based tasks that get proven results
  • Actionable way to get off your ass, get over your fears, and get it done

How do I know if the Audacity Project is right for me?

You should meet these criteria to excel at the program:
1- Access to a computer and the Internet, with very basic computer literacy or a drive to conquer it.

2- The willingness and desire to brave the wild unknown and deal with your shit, even when it's uncomfortable. The ability to call yourself out and take responsibility for your emotions when you're making excuses.

3- The ability to pay for the program without suffering or hurting your quality of life.

4- Competence in your discipline, with a desire for excellence. Have the basics under your belt. Basic competence.

5- Hunger for something more. Don't take this course if you're happy and satisfied with your lot- take it when you're at a crossroads, feeling lost in the woods, and need direction. Take it when you find yourself at the end of a sidewalk. Take it when you know there's something better for you than what you currently have.

And for the love of all that is holy take it when you are ready to feel afraid and take action anyway.


Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
This Cycle runs March 11-May 10, 2024 This is a 9 week timeline. There are 8 weeks of class, and one week off in the middle for participants to use for integration and catching up on work! Break week is April 8-12th.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I don't want to do this professionally, but I still want to develop as an artist? Is The Audacity Project still a good fit for me?
YES!!! A large percentage of the artists that come through my door have full time jobs that they love and want to keep. But they also know they want to grow as an artist and pursue greater opportunity with tools and education under their belts for best practices moving forward.
I want to grow my business as a coach...will this program help me?
Many artists have gone through the project as a coach, and as a performer, and some as a company. The same principles have proven effective for all approaches.
How much time should I expect to spend on the Audacity Project?
You will get the best results if you make this project (and yourself) a priority for the next 8 weeks. Some weekly tasks will take you an hour or two, some will take you 4, or more- it varies according to the task and how you process the work. It is better to spend a little time on it each day than a chunk of several hours once a week. You really will get out of it what you put into it.
Is there a scholarship fund for BIPOC artists and creatives?
YES! This fund is an ongoing effort to support the voices of BIPOC artists in the creative landscape, by supplementing the tuition to The Audacity Project and the professional development it facilitates. To claim this fund by way of a coupon code, please book a call with me! I would be honored for you to benefit from it! https://calendly.com/theaudacityproject/15min
When is class, and what if I can't make it?
Weekly classes are Tuesdays at 2pm EST- check your time zone here: worldtimebuddy.com Attendance is strongly encouraged, but if you can't make it, a replay will be available for you!
Can I buy this course for my child?
The Audacity Project is rated R for adult themes and language. Participants must be at least 18 years of age.

Course Curriculum


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  Week #1: Your Product
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  Week #2: Your Image
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Your Instructor


Rachel Strickland
Rachel Strickland

Rachel Strickland is an interdisciplinary performance artist, writer, creative mentor, and second generation witch (that we know of).  

Classically trained in ballet since the age of three, she studied creative writing and contemporary dance at UNC Asheville, going on to study belly dance, West African dance, and butoh. Rachel began her bootstraps study of circus arts in 2007 while supporting herself as a dancer in several local fusion companies in San Francisco, moving to Seattle to cut her teeth on underground stages and national tours. She developed a unique style and innovative approach to aerial hoop which brought her international recognition, and she has coached, performed, and choreographed on four continents. 

Her performance work combines aerial, dance, storytelling, and spectacle to create original works for stage and installation. To unearth aspects of the self which are buried, suppressed, and mutilated by the sanction of outside influences is both her subject matter and the intended effect on the viewer.  

As a creative mentor, she’s been called “the patron saint of ambitious creatives”, a “creative midwife”, and her personal favorite, “mother of monsters.” Rachel has been mentoring artists to unearth sustainable, authentic creative practices since 2014 and has personally mentored over 400 artists in a 1:1 capacity.

She is passionate about the reclamation of autonomic personal agency, the rejection of hyper-independence, and the brave, bold creation of whatever the fuck you want to create. She is absolutely certain that the intersection of magic and art is her place to do that work from.

She’s made her home in the swamps of coastal South Carolina where the pulse of the land inspires both her artwork and her teachings.  



This course is closed for enrollment.