Margo and Abby cover a dynamic mix of topics on this episode of Creative Current Events, from the devastating fires in Los Angeles and their impact on communities and the arts, to creative business trends and lessons from the sudden closure of Kansas City Canning Company. They share updates on the Getty’s initiatives, including their Open Content Program and merger with Shutterstock, delve into IKEA’s revival of ‘70s design, and spotlight eco-friendly Alkemis Paint. Plus, they explore the potential TikTok ban, Seinfeld’s take on AI, and a call for volunteers to help preserve historical documents.
Mentioned in this episode:
Erin Gallagher – Sponsor Families affected by the LA Fires
https://www.instagram.com/erin.gallag.her
Her Spreadsheet
Pasadena Humane Society
https://www.instagram.com/pasadenahumane
Article- How to help artists and art workers devastated by Los Angeles wildfires
Getty Open Content Images
https://www.getty.edu/projects/open-content-program/faqs
Getty Open Content Article
Getty/Shutterstock Merger
All the astounding works that are entering the public domain!
https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/public-domain-matisse-frida-kahlo-robert-capa-works-1234729194
An interesting article on copying via Aeolidia, (because the Emily McDowell article on Public Domain is not available)
Ikea’s New Old Releases
Conscientious Alkemis Paint
https://alkemispaint.com/collections/all#
TikTok Ban
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyng762q4eo
What to know about RedNote (where TikTok users are flocking)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2025/01/16/what-is-rednote-tiktok-ban/77725672007
Jerry Seinfeld on Jimmy Fallon.. & AI thoughts
https://www.instagram.com/p/DEXoj66OXMU
Fyxer AI
The National Archive is looking for people who can read cursive!!
https://people.com/national-archives-is-looking-for-volunteers-who-can-read-cursive-8775099
Here’s how to start reading & transcribing!
https://www.archives.gov/citizen-archivist/missions
Connect with Abby:
https://www.instagram.com/ajcampkc
