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New Beginning 1 by Konnie Kim on zatista.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Now that that the holidays are over and the season of making good on resolutions has begun, here are ten ways to bring more art into your life in 2012:<\/p>\n

1. \u00a0Visit a museum or gallery \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Museums and galleries are perfect spots for artistic inspiration and a low cost or even free way to spend an afternoon.<\/p>\n

2. \u00a0Attend a lecture \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Lectures are often intellectually stimulating no matter what the subject is, be it an artist\u2019s talk or art historical expos\u00e9.<\/p>\n

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Abandon by Laura Carter on zatista.com<\/p><\/div>\n

3. \u00a0Take a class or workshop \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Most communities offer a wide variety of classes and workshops. If you\u2019ve wanted to try your hand at creating some of your own art or crafts, this is the perfect way to start.<\/p>\n

4. \u00a0Volunteer at a cultural institute or community center \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Volunteers at museums and cultural centers are usually given free passes to events and shows. This is a great opportunity for a wide exposure to all types of art while helping to keep these institutions strong.<\/p>\n

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Tall Grasses - Blue by Michelle Han on zatista.com<\/p><\/div>\n

5. \u00a0Check out some of the many wonderful art zines and artists blogs online \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>The internet is full of art blogs and zines, and most offer an unflinching view on the art community around the globe.<\/p>\n

6. \u00a0Rent a movie about an artist\u2019s life \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>There are many documentaries and biopics about artists out there.\u00a0 Spend an evening and get to know your favorite.<\/p>\n

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Eucalyptus by Mary Lea Bradley on zatista.com<\/p><\/div>\n

7. \u00a0Set aside daily time to create something (anything) and don’t forget to have fun \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>It only takes a few minutes each day to create something unique. Remember, practice makes perfect!<\/p>\n

8. \u00a0Fill your coffee table with oversized art books \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Go to your local bookstore and browse the bargain section. You can often find art books at a fraction of the original price.<\/p>\n

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Theater Crowd, King Street by Jacquelyn Sloane Siklos on zatista.com<\/p><\/div>\n

9. \u00a0Take a walk with full attention to your surroundings \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Both the city and the country are full of examples of artistic forms, natural and manmade, very much like a museum on the go.<\/p>\n

10. \u00a0Last but not least, buy original art from Zatista.com<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Zatista<\/a> is the Internet\u2019s premiere source for original art. With new additions added weekly, there is something for every taste.\u00a0 Enjoy!<\/p>\n

Brian Sylvester is a guest blogger on WallSpin, and an artist on Zatista<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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