The Bad Newsletter
The front page of Bad Art Company featuring upcoming classes, opportunities, and resources.
I am Shady Kimzey and I want to make your life more creative and fulfilling.
I am a teaching expert and passionate creative who has taught over 330 students in 30 classes over the last year. I am the founder and facilitator of Bad Art Company and have worked at top institutions such as Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill. I have a Master’s degree in Social Justice Education from UMass Amherst.
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I consider myself a high-achieving rebel which has led me to a successful career despite having no formal art training, having disabilities, and not using social media.
I am a studio artist at Eno Arts Mill and you can find me on LinkedIn. I run two newsletters on Substack: The Bad Newsletter and Creativity Playlist.
My motto is "Bad Art Saves Lives" and I believe in the power of creativity to improve mental, physical, emotional, and social health.
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