We asked some of the most talented folks in the community to talk to us about projects they’ve worked on that they still think about, projects that really meant something. Have you had such an experience? Are you looking for inspiration for your next project? Check out the stories below, they are exciting, entertaining, and most importantly – inspiring.

Jeannie Winston

I grew up in Los Angeles, the City of Angels and have spent most of my life reveling in and observing the enormous varieties of cultures that make this city their home. Read more>>

Luying Wang

The meaningful project I’ve worked on has been directing the film Face Blindness. This project was particularly significant because it marked the first time I directed a suspense film written by someone else. Read more>>

Adrianne SKYY2Ys Gates

I published a journal book for black women to rediscover themselves and live an abundant and happy life. It’s called Cocoa Canvas. This is one step on the mission of creating community and highlighting the importance of our personal quest. Read more>>

Giuliano Mingucci

The most meaningful project I ever worked on was a project backed by a non-profit organization called Unbound. Unbound is a sponsorship and scholarship based organization that connects those who have much, with those who have very little financial wealth. Read more>>

Ran Livneh

Being a musician, you learn and focus on the main craft of your instrument. For a bass player it’s to accompany and support the music. After moving to NY I started playing gigs anywhere I could, mostly jazz. Read more>>

Jing Wei

I recently finished a project that, years ago, I never thought I would be capable of doing. I’m sure there have been other pieces or collaborations that have been more emotionally or culturally meaningful, but this one stands out to me as a huge personal accomplishment. Read more>>

Ali Ghassan

Starting the REAL Academy of Art Colorado in 2014 – The RAAC is one of the few academies worldwide that employs a traditional approach to teaching drawing and painting.  Read more>>

Kimberly Seilhamer

Every one of my projects is meaningful to me as it makes it possible for me to confront and/or process past trauma, loss, and heartbreak. Read more>>

Alicia Brown

Last year, I finished a Collection of work entitled “Guided Rock,” a series of wall sculptures combining free-form plaster and Navajo Churro wool. Read more>>

Larry Nuface Compton

Curating 50 years of hip hop display on rock the bells first ever hip hop cruise Read more>>

Kila Packett

Working with inner-city youth has been my ambition for over a decade. I have had the privilege of teaching and mentoring for many NYC and LA-based organizations that have led me all over the urban landscape and to the African continent. Read more>>

Chloe M Giroux

My current most meaningful project would have to be the book I created for my MFA Thesis in SVA’s MFA Illustration as Visual Essay Program. Read more>>

Jizzixious Bishop

When I first moved to LA, I didn’t have dreams of being an actor or author. I truly came to LA for peace and warmth. I met a few dope people in my first few weeks there which led me into growing a brotherhood with my boy Deon. Read more>>

Zhihan Yang

I am committed to portraying the imagination in reality, and creatively reflecting on my own artistic process in my works; I am fascinated by generating a dialog with the essence of life through exploring movement. Read more>>

Suzi Long

In December 2020 and thru February 2021 I was caregiving a friend with serious cancer issues who lived in the Santa Cruz area. On my days off I would go to the river mouth or Natural Bridges State Park to absorb negative ions from the sea, and sketch (or doodle) rocks and birds and waves and the ocean. Read more>>

Bonnie Providence

I am currently working towards a solo show for November, titled Providence – what I renamed myself after a flood in Port Providence took my home and I found providence on a difficult path. Read more>>

Radha Lakshmi

As a Mandala artist, the community ephemeral mandalas project holds special meaning for me. The creation of mandalas is a deeply spiritual and meditative practice that represents unity and harmony. Read more>>

Sangjo Han

I am a tattoo artist. Tattoos are illegal in Korea. The reason is that Korean doctors cannot use the medical law as an excuse to pass laws on tattoo artists. However, Korea has many of the world’s greatest artists. Read more>>