Earning that first dollar is incredibly special and a moment many never forget. We asked some very talented creatives from the community to tell us the story of the first dollar they earned from their creative works.

Montana Dishong

Well growing up in a little southern Pentecostal holiness church I was raised listening to southern Gospel. We’d always have traveling southern groups come and grace us with their music. Being young and influential I picked up a passion to be in their shoes one day. Read More>>

JayCee Ruffin

My journey into hosting didn’t start with a stage or a spotlight — it started with a loss. When basketball, the identity I had built my whole life around, suddenly wasn’t there anymore, I needed something to fill the space. I didn’t know it then, but that “something” would become my career, my calling, and my creative legacy. Read More>>

Robert Price

I remember one of my fist pieces ever to sell was to a lady named Sandi. Prior to her purchasing the piece i was preparing for my first art market . I remember that painting so vividly. It was a very linear pieace; including colors like red and green. Read More>>