What is a Muse and why did you name your festival after it?
The word has its origins in Greek mythology in which The Muses were goddesses of inspiration for various areas in literature, science, and the arts, including art, drama, music, and writing. As time passed, the term was not just the personification of inspiration but could also mean a real person who inspired an artist, actor, musician or writer. In more modern terms, a Muse could be just about anyone or anything in which an artist finds creative inspiration: a sunset, a boyfriend/girlfriend, riding on the subway, running, etc. When it came time to name the festival, this name seemed to best embody all of the varied, amazing, creative endeavors our students undertake on a daily basis. We hope coming to Muse helps you re-kindle or strengthen the relationship with your own Muse.
The word has its origins in Greek mythology in which The Muses were goddesses of inspiration for various areas in literature, science, and the arts, including art, drama, music, and writing. As time passed, the term was not just the personification of inspiration but could also mean a real person who inspired an artist, actor, musician or writer. In more modern terms, a Muse could be just about anyone or anything in which an artist finds creative inspiration: a sunset, a boyfriend/girlfriend, riding on the subway, running, etc. When it came time to name the festival, this name seemed to best embody all of the varied, amazing, creative endeavors our students undertake on a daily basis. We hope coming to Muse helps you re-kindle or strengthen the relationship with your own Muse.