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.

Christine Gooden | Curator & Artist

I was always a creative kid growing up. While watching my parents run their business, I knew that was my path as well. It wasn’t til college that I realized I wasn’t meant to start just any type of business. I knew I’d have to keep my creativity alive & help others express theirs as well. I wanted to help other artists overcome the same hardships that I faced when I first started a creative business, like finding platforms to showcase my art & keeping up with steadily changing marketing strategies. I knew then & still know now that it takes a community of artists & creatives to keep art alive & well in today’s society. Read more>>

Andres Hernandez | Artist & Songwriter

I’m not sure how else to put this without being cliche but I feel like it pursue me in some sort of way. I’ve always had a passion when it came to making music but I always felt like I was my biggest critic. I found myself with a lot of doubt and wanted to give up on it. It’s crazy that everytime I’ve attempted to quit, someone or something will always drag me back into the mix. And looking back I’m actually grateful for those moments of clarity Read more>>

Curt Corona | Rapper / hiphop artist/ Song Writer

Music plays so many roles in my life. It’s a Forever love story for me. When I’m not in the studio words show up in my head. Beat ideas ring off. And I love the freedom of the Arts to express yourself. Honestly I feel like It chose me. Read more>>