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.

Kayla Middleton | Photographer

camera before he passed. I used it to capture everyday life and event but I knew I wanted to do more. My love for music and artistic creatives pulled me into the world of creative portraits and music photography. Read more>>

Gabriel Castro Enriquez | Maestro de Danza

Doing an artistic career (dance), for me is a way to express every feeling, every emotion I have in the moment from joy, sadness, strength and more, but above all also to help my students now feel free. Read more>>

Danielle Beckford | Content Creator & Media Executive

I’ve always been attracted to various facets of the arts, from photography and writing, to theatre and content curation, so a creative career came naturally. I believe it’s important to tap into what makes us feel alive, gives us purpose and brings us joy, and that’s the rewarding side of a creative career for me. Read more>>