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Scenario

Why winning can feel hollow in competitive arts funding

I won a residency but I feel guilty because I know my friend who is more talented got rejected from the same program

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Success loses meaning when it appears arbitrary or unjust relative to perceived merit.

Your guide for this
Mura
Mura works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Grants and arts funding?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.