Artistic and creative careers are among the most rewarding, but they also come with unique challenges. We asked some of the city’s best creatives to tell us why they choose to pursue a creative career.

Sarah Martin | Creative Entrepreneur

The best way to answer this question is that it is in my DNA, I come from a very artistic home to begin with …. Each of us has our own little talent and niche, that was recognized at a very early/young age. We didn’t have to go to school/college to figure that out, it really just flowed naturally as we were growing up. Read more>>

Donelric Owens | Portrait & Street Photographer

It all started with understanding that I was getting too comfortable with drawing. I have been drawing for about 20 years. I wanted to try a new medium as a challenge for myself. Photography was something I wanted to get into for the longest. However, I will admit that I didn’t have much confidence based on what to shoot or who to shoot. Read more>>

Pete Crimi | Audio Post Production Mixer and Sound Designer

Growing up in a family of creative individuals, I was constantly surrounded by art and music. Read more>>

Emilia Drago | Actor, Choreographer, and Entrepreneur

I have chosen to pursue the performing arts, because it’s been a passion, my whole life and when thinking about other careers, I couldn’t see myself doing something that wasn’t in the performing arts. I love acting, dancing, creating dance, singing, and just performing in general. There’s something so special about creating art for people to bring them into my work. Read more>>