The “starving artist” trope is a combination of history, stereotyping, and the narrowing of an already competitive field. The stereotypical artist — one who sacrifices material well-being and income ...

In Stacey D'Erasmo's new book, "The Long Run," she interviews artists who are late in their careers. What interested D'Erasmo was not what got these artists going, but what kept them going over ...

Artists embrace paradox. They live outside society’s norm, reflecting back not-always-visible truths. But not all paradox is good. Often, artists are reviled, ridiculed, or dismissed, celebrated only ...

In Stacey D'Erasmo's new book, "The Long Run," she interviews artists who are late in their careers. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. There's dancer and performer Valda Setterfield, who ...