Artists and creatives face innumerable challenges given that their career path often doesn’t come with a playbook, a steady paycheck or any form of safety net. It’s definitely not easy and so we asked a few of the artists and creatives we admire to talk to us about why they chose to pursue an artistic or creative career.

Geneva Heffernan | Sports Photographer

I find sports photography to be an incredibly fun and rewarding career. I love the community of sports and the atmosphere of the ballpark and arena. I feel alive and thrive around the competitive comradery of sports and enjoy feeling like I am a part of the greater business of sports entertainment, contributing the fantastical escape for fans and the history-making objectives of the athletes. Read more>>

Kristin Skye Hoffmann | Theatre Artist & Event Director

Most creative folks will tell you that they pursued a career in the arts because they didn’t have a choice. I’m no different. Unlike other, more traditional careers, people that populate real jobs like writers, directors, actors, painters. sculptors, graphic designers, tech designers etc., creatives tend to be really in touch with what makes them happy and fulfilled. If someone can connect with that part of themselves, very often that someone will spend their whole lives trying to make that their lives. Read more>>

Sam Peterson | Owner of paint your pottery studio

I personally love to be creative. It has a huge impact on my mental health. I am very proud to have created a business where people of any age or skill level can come and enjoy spending time being creative and have success at it. A huge amount of our customers make comments about how therapeutic their experience at my studio was for them and nothing could make me happier than hearing that. Read more>>