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.

Sara Schesser Bartra | Visual artist

I pursue an artistic career later in my life after working for over 20 years in the science field. I felt that was something that I needed to do both for myself but also to help others and contribute to society. As a scientist I did an important job and contributed to society, but I felt that it was not in a direct way. Read more>>

Ivy Harris | Game Design & Asset Artist

I’ve always loved all types of art, and being creative has been my way to express myself to the world. Whether I was feeling happy, sad, or just wanting to make a change and impact using my art, I knew at a young age that a creative career was my future, and I began learning everything in various fields of art to be well rounded for any project. Read more>>

Stona G | Independent Recording Artist/Songwriter

Pursuing a creative career can be a scary thing to decide to do. Personally, I have always had a problem with communicating with people around me, I used to write rhymes in my school books during class just to express myself. Read more>>

Melissa Bloom | Stylist

When I was little I was all about animals and wanting to be a Wildlife Biologist. I could name several facts about pretty much any animal. But as I got older I found myself steering more towards the creative side of the spectrum. It started when I was in third grade and the show America’s Next Top Model started. Read more>>