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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

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

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

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Grants and arts funding?”

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