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The Bad Art Teacher

It’s me Jules,

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When people ask me if I’m an artist, I say “Of course I am, and so are you”. Creativity is built in to being human, and there’s no need to back it up with a portfolio.

Even if you don’t draw, paint, sculpt, or make anything you’d consider “art”, you’re still an artist, coloring reality as you interact with the world from moment to moment.

But, I have a confession to make. I didn’t identify as a creative person (much less an artist) until I started Bad Art Club in 2024. I can’t remember making art just for the sake of it after grade school. I thought that some people are artists and some are not. I had no business picking up a paintbrush.

I’ve since come to realize how denying my own creativity was like denying my innate belonging to humanity.

So, what finally broke the spell? One day I prompted myself to make the worst drawing I could possibly make and just when it felt complete, I ruined it some more.

Making bad art opened a release valve inside of me for more of my authenticity to shine through. I felt relieved, surprised, and even joyous gazing upon my creation.

That same day, I got the message loud and clear—People need to be making a lot more bad art, together!

Not only does making bad art unlock individual creativity, but it makes us remember that we’re inextricably connected, and that we each hold important piece of the puzzle. The more messy and authentic we allow ourselves to be, the more we’re able to share our unique gifts.

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Bad Art Club

Welcome to

Bad Art Club is a space for you to be yourself. There’s nothing you have to do and no right or wrong way to show up. Get your hands dirty, watch from the sidelines, or play somewhere in between. Just come as you are—it’s not only appreciated, but essential.

Perfectionism is at an all-time high. People are moving at lightning speed to produce, achieve, grow, and all around do better. AI is definitely not slowing things down. Not only are we doing a lot, but we’re fixated on doing everything well. From work, to family, friendships and yes, even art—society’s standards of success have never been higher.

Bad Art Club is here to flip the script and provide a much needed reprieve from technology and from trying to be good. We celebrate imperfection by making intentionally bad art, together. It’s as simple as that.

Can you imagine the level of freedom we experience? The sighs of relief that fill the room? How about the genuine smiles, laughs and support that naturally emerge, bringing strangers into closer connection than they experience with even their closest friends?

Bad Art Club makes it obvious that mistakes are really just happy accidents. We celebrate authentic expression as a catalyst for belonging. Everyone—inclusive of age, identity, orientation and socio-economic situation—is welcome and embraced.

Since Bad Art Club draws on the creativity of all who are involved, no two workshops are the same. In fact, not only is every workshop unique, but so is every brush stroke.

The impact ripples far beyond the bad art making experience. From corporate teams to community groups, Bad Art Club members carry newfound confidence back to their workplaces, homes and relationships.

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Real People Are Extraordinary

Here’s What They Have To Say

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