Interested in creating change with art? Then you won’t want to miss this event: Eco Art for Earth: How Artists Influence Environmental Change! I am honored to be in conversation with Beverly Aarons, of Artists up Close. Through interview and interactive group discussion we will explore how art can directly impact public policy and public perception of environmental issues. Here are the details:

Where: The event is hybrid, with an in-person option at Blue Cone Studios in Seattle

When: April 19, 7-8:30 PM, 2024

As a professional artist, rejection and I have become old acquaintances. Each proposal and application set free into the world has its own destiny; some return bearing fruit, others with the polite 'no thanks' we're all familiar with. I've learned to receive these letters with a nod and a silent acknowledgment that not every opportunity is my call to answer. Last year's forgotten application was a testament to this practice of Trust and letting go.

Sometimes though, sometimes it hurts.

Valuing yourself, especially in fields driven by passion like art and community leadership, is essential. Here are five short tips to help you recognize their worth, whether you are an artist, a community leader, or an educator.

As an Artist and Change Maker, you are your most important resource. In order to do the big work of creating a future where we all can thrive, our own personal and professional development need to be at the forefront of all we do. This is the importance of investing in yourself as an artist.