Genre: Grantee Story

I believe I’ve always been an artist! I’ve always loved working with my hands, getting messy, and creating in some way or another. My mother still has some of the… Read More

Environmentalism is a cornerstone of the Dimple Book Series. The books showcase ways to introduce children to the facts surrounding climate change, while providing coping skills for an intimidating reality,… Read More

You could argue that art is the defining trait that sets us apart from other species. At the very least it’s one of them. Every human has art in their… Read More

Todd Ramquist, Kiaralinda, & Heather Richardson founded the Safety Harbor Arts and Music Center (SHAMc). Notably, the dynamic and colorful mecca offers concerts, classes, poetry readings, umbrella parades, and more,… Read More

Inspired by wonderful artists such as Jenna Gribbon, David Hockey and Sarah McEneaney, in 2020, I have finally found my way of making art. My only desire was to make images beautiful and near perfect, but now I have understood what I love painting and what I dislike. … Read More

Time to devote to your craft is a beautiful thing. As a newly commissioned artist I took my camera down to the beach. I took pictures from every angle I… Read More

What Happens When You Stop Believing in Your Own Creative Message? Nothing good, I can tell you that. So could countless other artists since the inception of our craft. Over… Read More

There I was, embroiled in the daily struggles of trying to survive. All the while still trying to make art. Then, BAM, I was hit upside the head by fate…. Read More