Carve Out Time for Art — Carveouttimeforart

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Carve Out Time for Art began in 2015 as a way to uplift, inspire, and bring together anyone who wants to make more room for their art. The project has evolved over the years, but one thing never changes: our devotion to this community and our determination to keep it a safe, warm, and giving space for artists everywhere. Everyone is welcome here. We balance full-time jobs and our own art practices, and this is a labor of love where we host artist takeovers, creative conversations, and more whenever we can. Thank you for being part of it.

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Deadline: April 30, 2026. Share your work with the community by submitting for an upcoming artist takeover.

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Help keep this passion project going — donate or buy us a coffee, and explore the Global Directory to discover artists in our community.

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Connect With Us on Instagram

Instagram is where you'll find us most — join the conversation at @carveouttimeforart. Use our hashtag whenever you make time for your art: #carveouttimeforart. Follow along with weekly artist takeovers of our account via #ArtistTakeoverCOTFA, and join weekly creative conversations via #CreativeConvosCOTFA.

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Community Gallery

Artwork shared by the Carve Out Time for Art community — Community artwork

Global Directory cover design — Global Directory

Carve Out Time for Art book cover — Our book

Heather Kirtland artwork titled Couldn't Find Time for Life Stuff — Heather Kirtland

Mother artist creating work — Mother artist

Creative work from the community — Community creativity

Marissa Huber artwork titled Never Have Time Again — Marissa Huber

Marissa Huber On the Rise progress shot — On the Rise

Permission Granted artwork — Permission Granted

Artwork from the Carve Out Time for Art community — Community artwork

Carve Out Time for Art business card design — COTFA design

Creative work shared by the community — Creative work

Artwork from the community — Community artwork

Artwork shared by the community — Community artwork

Heather Kirtland artwork titled Return — Return by Heather Kirtland

Circus mixed media on canvas artwork — Circus

Marissa Huber gouache artwork in yellow — Gouache study

The Motherhood of Art feature — The Motherhood of Art

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carve Out Time for Art?

Carve Out Time for Art is a community and resource founded in 2015 to empower, encourage, and support anyone looking to find more time for their art. It is a passion project run alongside full-time jobs and personal art practices, and it hosts artist takeovers, creative conversations, and other offerings when time allows.

Who is the community for?

All are welcome. The community is built for artists and creative parents who want to make time for their art while raising a family, and for anyone looking to carve out more time for their own creative practice.

How can I get involved?

The easiest way to join the conversation is on Instagram @carveouttimeforart. You can also follow along with the weekly Artist Takeovers using #ArtistTakeoverCOTFA and the weekly Creative Conversations using #CreativeConvosCOTFA.

What is the #carveouttimeforart hashtag for?

Use #carveouttimeforart whenever you find time to make art, so the community can see and celebrate it.

How do I submit an Artist Takeover?

Artist Takeover submissions are handled through the submission link on this page. Check the button above for the current submission deadline.

Where can I find the book and the Global Directory?

You can buy our book or gift it to one badass mama, and you can explore the Global Directory to discover artists in the community.

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