Every once in a while we have the good fortune of working on a project that we feel truly matters, a project that we’ll still be thinking about years from now. Maybe even something we can imagine telling our grandkids about – surely you’ve had moments like that where something you did in your professional life really mattered?

Deborah Weilnau

The most meaningful project that I have ever worked on, is myself. I have been working on me since the beginning of my time but never really understood the basis of my genuine self, which emerged through the creation of my Master’s Thesis. Read more>>

PAT CONLON

I grew up in Rockaway Beach NY by the beach and the Atlantic Ocean. Hence my work being heavily influenced by the ocean and my signature bubbles. Read more>>

DeZell Lathon

Although I love to create my own works, sometimes I find the most meaningful moments are when I can produce projects for other talented underrepresented filmmakers. Read more>>

Daniel MacDonald

The most meaningful project is one that I am still currently working on and is a way for me to capture the memories of a place that so many outsiders see differently. Read more>>

Ryan Glovna

That’s a tough choice, but what comes to mind would be the Found Object series I started working on in 2019. That was a clear marker for when my interests started to grow beyond what I was focusing on in school, which was character design for animation. Read more>>

Jessi Keenan

There have been many meaningful projects in my 47 years but creating The Orange Cooler Project was one of the most eye opening and difficult things I have ever done. Read more>>

Tim St.Clair

I believe life is the most meaningful project-it should be shaped into the person you wish to be. My outline is: A Personal Self Development with set determinations to project myself into a position of expression to be understood, enjoyed, and desired, while sharing the love, influence, and compassion to those around me. Read more>>

Emily Chalk

My latest project is very close to my heart. My son is non-verbal autistic and through my photography, I’m about to explore the alternative ways families and loved ones in the autistic community communicate. Read more>>

Kirsten Jones

I am currently playing Matilda Dembowski in Greer DuBois’ ‘The Year Without a Summer’ at the Loft Ensemble, running until July 21st. Read more>>

Jennifer Andresen, Matt Bigham

Jennifer (Pinky): I was invited to be part of a girl collective in Dallas. I misunderstood the purpose of the group and was thwarted in my efforts to teach or mentor other dis within the group. Read more>>

Michael Slayton

Playing a small role in the amazing work SkatePal is doing has been single-handedly been one of the most rewarding things I have done. Read more>>

Caitlin McCarthy

On May 18, 2005, the day after celebrating my father’s birthday, a pivotal colposcopy revealed shocking news: I had been exposed to DES (diethylstilbestrol) while in the womb. Read more>>

Brian Burke

Working on my mothers memorial, which is still not done, she requested it instead of a funeral or wake. there are many parts to it. my bad health and lack of jobs and money, threat of homelessness are a big problem. Read more>>

Rafaela Goncalves

As I’m about to graduate with my MFA in Producing, I’m currently working on two VERY special projects that were part of my degree journey! Both are in Post right now and will be submitted to film festivals soon. Read more>>

Thibaut Charmolue

During the exhausting and frustrating period of the pandemic, working in the music industry has been quite the task to say the least. Read more>>

Eduardo Vidal

I have used my design skills to create visuals on instagrams to reach to Dreamers and portray hope through Art. Read more>>

Justina Biosah

Definitely ‘Phoenix Rising’ the short film i directed that was shown at the Cannes film festival on May 22nd 2024. This project was a beautiful collaboration with my sister to highlight sickle cell. Read more>>

Greta Ruth

One of the most meaningful projects I’ve worked on is my recent album, Holy Omen. It’s about the sacred signs we can recognize in our lives that let us know we are on the path that’s meant for us. Read more>>

Justyn Morris

Most meaningful project I’ve worked on (so far) has to be my 2024 design thesis project. Mainly because of it being such a culmination of almost everything I do as a designer/creative. Read more>>

Jasondra

I just released my first song ever! It’s called WHY. this song was in the making for a few years. I sat on it for some time because I was afraid of what would happen once I dropped my first single. Read more>>

Zachary Roozen

I think the assumption a lot of us have in this business is that it will happen young and we will be “discovered” early. That someone will see us, appreciate our talents and abilities, and give us opportunities. Read more>>

Stephanie Aguilar

A few years back, I had a friend suggest that I make art for mental health, because she thought it would be something I would be passionate about. Read more>>

Jana Tombu

It’s hard to pick the most meaningful one when talking about creative projects. I strongly believe that everything related to arts, culture, and storytelling is meaningful, inspiring, and significant by default. Read more>>

Mercy McNab

In October 2023, I celebrated the 25th anniversary of my mother’s passing. Instead of an anniversary of mourning, I found myself reflecting on the 25 years that had passed and how I had grown since her loss. Read more>>

Nina Haiko

I’ve worked for causes important to me, such as child’s rights, nature and animal rights, Women and Children’s shelters, for children’s mental health and against domestic violence. Read more>>

Kevin Nichols

A documentary titled, A Little Hope for Chicago, about my life is the most meaningful project I have worked on. Growing up on the westside of Chicago I had a strong religious family base. Read more>>

Levi Andrews

It’s been a lot of up and downs, man… And I meet people all the time that are easily overwhelmed after they start in on a project. I feel that way sometimes, too, but then I remember days when I didn’t have anything to work on and would sit and spin for hours with anxiety and sh*t… Read more>>

Brad Reed

In January of 2012 my dad and I decided to challenge ourselves to a year long photographic project on the great state of Michigan. We agreed to only shoot on Tuesdays, but to shoot from sunrise to sunset (and sometimes in the middle of the night) on the 52 Tuesdays of 2012. Read more>>

Abrahaam

Today, I would say the most significant project I’ve worked on is the remix of Lady Gaga’s “Free Woman” for her collaboration with Dom Pérignon Champagne. Everything about this campaign was epic, even how it came to me! Read more>>

Cindy Fos

First of all, I want to express how happy and grateful I am for being interviewed by this amazing magazine, I am a big fan. Every step of my journey as an artist is meaningful and important, Read more>>

Jonathan K. Riggs

The most meaningful work I do at the moment is among the least glamorous. Vanderbilt University Medical Center hires me throughout the year to roleplay with med students. Read more>>

Marie-Jeanne Paquet

The ‘La Session’ podcast is by far one of the most interesting creative endeavors I have worked on! With this project, I’m creating a series of long form video interviews with notable figures of the Montreal music scene. Read more>>

Cynthia Gravinese

My husband Mark Brown’s award-winning script, Watching Walter forced me to STOP everything I was doing and Executive Produce this project. Read more>>

Angel Dweh

One of the significant projects I have undertaken involves the development of my forthcoming second musical EP titled “Scorpio,” which is slated for release on November 8, 2024. Read more>>

Samuel Moreno

The most meaningful project of my life, by far, is starting Thrift Club at CSULB. As a commuter school, Cal State Long Beach truly did lack a creative outlet and community for students and people alike. Read more>>

Esther Boesche

You asked me to discuss meaningful projects, which is an intriguing prompt. Anything meaningful affects us deeply and holds irreplaceable value or impact. Read more>>

Rachael Bush

Pre-pandemic, my day job was teaching botany to kids from kindergarten to eighth grade. Sharing my botanical knowledge with kids was the highlight of my day! Read more>>