Risk is a topic that comes up a lot in our conversations with entrepreneurs and creatives, but a related topic is investments. Investments come in many forms – investing your time, money, heart and soul, etc. So, with that broad definition of investment in mind, we asked rising stars in the community to tell us the stories of the best or worst investments they’ve made.

Frances Cocksedge

In 2022, I attended the Archipelago Art Residency in Korpo, Finland (AARK) for two months. Traveling has always been a bit hard for me due to finances, the stress of planning, and the fact that it means taking time away from art-making and my work as a psychotherapist. This residency was the best investment I have ever made for my art. Through the solitude and time it gave me to focus on nothing but art-making and enjoying the beautiful Finnish forest and sea, I was able to excite myself artistically in ways that I hadn’t since I was a teenager. Read more>>

Madison Renee

As a student self-producing a five-look senior collection, the discussion of finances became more relevant than ever. when I was picking what materials to use I had to be strategic of what would give me the best look and quality but also be financially attainable. I decided to splurge on custom-printed fabrics with prints I designed on them and that was by far my best investment. Read more>>