We asked some of the city’s leading artists and creatives to tell us about how they decided to pursue an artistic or creative career. We’ve shared some highlights below.

Heather Eck

I feel like my creative career was inevitable—its been a big part of my life from when I was just a kid. I didn’t just choose art; it chose me when I was very little and curious about everything. Read More>>

Miles Carter

During my early college days, I had a hard time finding a career path that suited me. So much so that it made me switch my major twice before finally deciding to pursue what I do today. I remember the days of feeling stressed out because of my uncertainty. Read More>>

Craig Sheehan

In a weird way I think it pursued me. For most of my life, I tried finding fulfillment by pursuing many varied careers, Beekeeper in the Peace Corps, Optician, Solar Panel Installer, owning a Home Weatherization business, to name a few. Looking back, I wouldn’t trade any of those life experiences. Read More>>

Mina Brower

I began writing fiction because my post-partum therapist suggested I journal my feelings. I had just given birth and I was coming to terms with a lot of feelings around previous struggles with infertility and loss and then the fast rush of emotions of having a viable pregnancy and giving birth. Read More>>