The Art of Gathering Possibilities: Finding, Transforming, and Sharing Overlooked Resources
Explore how overlooked materials become art, shared resources, and community—and why purposeful gathering is about circulation, not possession.
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The Materials Lab: What Can Hardwood Scraps Become?
What can hardwood scraps become? Explore wood burning, creative reuse, handmade gifts, and how sharing leftover wood inspires artists and communities.
Creative Spotlight: Artist INC — Helping Artists Build Sustainable Creative Lives
Three weeks into Artist INC, I explore how Mid-America Arts Alliance helps artists build sustainable practices, professional skills, and community.
Creative Spotlight: Perennial STL — Turning Discarded Materials Into Creative Possibilities
Explore Perennial STL, a nonprofit creative reuse workshop offering classes, reclaimed materials, shared tools, community programs, and financial assistance.
What If the Thing You Need Doesn't Exist Yet? Resourcefulness, Initiative, and Creating What’s Missing
What if the thing you need doesn't exist yet? Explore resourcefulness, creative problem-solving, taking initiative, and creating what's missing.
Phoenix Rebirth: Building a Life from What Remains
The story behind Phoenix Rebirth—a mixed-media artwork about unsafe definitions of home, visible repair, creative reuse, and building beyond the ashes.