Working on something meaningful is a common desire – but how? We started asking folks to share the story of how they ended up working on a project they felt was meaningful because we wanted inspiration but also because we wondered if hearing from people from across a range of industries would help us identify patterns making it more likely for anyone to be able to find and work on projects that they would find meaningful.

Andrew Soria

As a photographer and Pop Surrealist, I journeyed to LA seeking the bright lights and opportunities I had always envisioned. However, the LA I found was different from what I expected. Read more>>

Daniel DeRusso

The most meaningful project I’ve had the pleasure of working on was creating the album artwork/full vinyl and CD design layout for a band called Young Culture. I’ve had the honor of working closely with Young Culture for the past 8 years now and this was their first full length record. Read more>>

Peachanda DuBose

Honestly, All of my projects are meaningful. I’ve written films and plays that deal with topics of trauma, homelessness, mental illness, teen peer pressure, substance abuse, attempted s*x trafficking, racism, womanhood, friendship, relationships, physical disabilities, drama, mystery… Read more>>

Darryl Arante

The most meaningful project that I’ve worked on was doing the photoshoot for Express clothing brand Holiday Campaign. Style Editor program for 2 years now, and from time to time they do incentive trips – a contest where selective Express Style Editors will go do photoshoots. Read more>>

Adrienne Nixon

The most meaningful project I have ever worked on has to be the sequin gown I made for my mother for her surprise retirement party. My mom tried to teach me to sew when I was a little girl and I didn’t have time for it LOL. Read more>>

Yoella Razili

Those two projects were particularly meaningful to me for a few reasons: Exhibition in “Latitude 34-40” in Naples, Italy: This group show provided a platform to showcase my work alongside other talented artists, allowing for artistic exchange and dialogue. Read more>>

Jade Patteri

Well to start, I’ve been a part of so many projects that I would consider meaningful and completely life changing. With that said it’s so hard to choose just one that was “the most” meaningful. Read more>>

Jesús Rios Cozzetto

The most significant project that I had started with photography classes that I took a couple years ago. The teachers gave to us, the students, the opportunity to work in a project for ID Magazine. Read more>>

Selena Dupes Martinez

I’ve been very blessed to have some great projects I’ve worked on this year. Got some more acting roles this year not just for me but my models as well. Read more>>

Stella Miller

The most meaningful project I have ever worked on was giving back to The Arthritis Foundation, to help find a cure for arthritis. As someone who has Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, I understand the feeling the chronic illness comes with, mentally and physically. Read more>>

Jamie Taylor Ballesta

I recently filmed a narrative short called ‘Petit Louis’ with our incredible director, Andre Bato. From the moment I read the character breakdown and sides, I connected to the character ‘Chiara’ and the story being told. Read more>>

Baby Jaay

So my most meaningful project was A night at the A’MOORÉ. I’m going to start off at that time I was going through the motions felt like nobody was there for me, felt like all I had is me and my music. Read more>>

Katherine Chiu

It’s hard to pick just one, so I will pick three! The first that comes to mind is my portrait of the Borman Family. One of the things I love about painting portraits is getting to meet families and learn their story. Read more>>

Chester Gregory

The most meaningful project I’ve worked on is undoubtedly “The Jackie Wilson Story.” This role was my breakout moment in the industry and marked a significant milestone in my career, leading to my Broadway debut. Read more>>

Prymrr

The most meaningful project I’ve worked on so far has to be my single “GAMBLiN.” This project is so close to my heart because it marks a significant point in my journey as an artist. Read more>>

Melanie Hopkins

My most recent art project is the most meaningful to me as it’s the first sculpture I’ve made. For years I have been using ephemera and periodicals for my work and have made the occasional small assemblage from found objects, but I’ve always wanted to work in 3D. Read more>>

Kristina James

One of the most meaningful projects I’ve scored music for was a feature documentary called “First Voice Generation.” The film follows three first generation, Mexican American, students who are in their senior year of high school during the height of the Covid 19 pandemic. Read more>>

Meitong Ye

In June 2023, as vertical dramas gained popularity, our team secured a $120,000 investment for a vertical screen drama, ‘Dark web of desire’, launched on the leading DramaBox app. Read more>> 

Morgan Middleton

The most meaningful project I have worked on is the one that started it all and gave me, for lack of better terms, “permission” to create outside my wheelhouse (opera) and produce full works based on my ideas. Read more>>

Eric Conley

My first project Empty Promises it opened so many doors for me & showed me that people actually believed in what I had going on & I loved that. Read more>>

Alexis Robbins

The most meaningful project I’ve worked on is actually what I’m working on right now. I am in the process of creating a rock opera where all of the percussion is Tap Dance called The Mercy Velvet Project. Read more>>

Luis Sanchez

I’ve had many meaningful projects but two stand out for me in my twenty five year career so far. In 2016 after moving to San Pedro, CA, I was awarded the commission by the DCA (Department of Cultural Affairs) to paint a 125 foot long by 25 for high mural as part of the renovated Art Deco Warner Grand Theater in the newly renovated Lilyian Fierman walkway off 6th street. Read more>>

William Greenberg

I have been lucky to have been a part of many meaningful projects over the years but I think the most meaningful one, and the most recent one, is a short film project titled “Til I Rot”. Read more>>

Ricky Palomino

The most meaningful project I have worked on to date is Writing and Directing my first Off Broadway Musical. Art really is a sensational thing. Growing up with a music background and a dance background I always felt like I had to choose. Read more>>

Jae Kim

Concerted/ Rest is the name of a project in public space that went live in May 2024. I conceived of the installation/ intervention and won grants for it through my work with the NPO, Angel City Arts, who produce the Angel City Jazz festival (now in its 17th season). Read more>>

Cheryl Myrbo

AHSAE: Atlanta High School Arts Exhibition In 1997, while finishing my BFA at the Atlanta College of Art, I was approached at my weekend job by an Atlanta art mover-and-shaker.  Read more>>

Ruiqi Zhang

Monument Emitter, 2023 Most of my art practice focuses on the surroundings and is inspired by the social events around me. Read more>>

Michael McAfee

I think a landmark project for me was my collaboration with Adult Swim — I created a little short film that aired on their infamous T.V. show, “Off The Air”. Read more>>

Justine Broughal

Justine remembers planning her first event around the age of 5, “I was always inviting people over for something I was planning – tea and a fashion show; lunch and a performance. Read more>>

Jaroslav Kosmina

I was brought on as a website artist for two viral marketing campaigns for the last two Jurassic World films from Universal & Amblin. A friend of mine brought me on his newly formed company, Chaos Theorem LLC. Read more>>

Mary Elizabeth Marvin

My art questions how we experience nature in our increasingly technological lives. I’m trying to counter the passive intake of images that bombard us daily by enticing the viewer to engage in a moment with one of my painted assimilations of nature. Read more>>

The Non-Fiction Show (Julie Pearson and Katie Visser)

Creating a space where performers of all kinds show up as themselves onstage has been so rewarding. Every month in our show, essayists, storytellers, poets, musicians, and experts on niche topics all show up to entertain and share. Read more>>

Roni Dot

Being an enthusiastic environment supporter, I constantly try to find ways to connect creation and environmental values. Read more>>

Hannah Heltzel

My most meaningful projects are definitely my commissioned paintings. To create art for someone else, you really need to get to know the person, and I love making this connection with my clients. Read more>>

Javier Burkle

We love working on nurseries! I love helping clients on their journey through different phases of life. In this project, I have known this family for a long time–I went to their wedding and was thrilled to create the rooms for their first two children, a boy and a girl. Read more>>

Veronica Lash

My proudest achievement thus far would have to be my thesis show. I graduated from Northern Kentucky University in May of 2023 with a BFA in Spatial Arts and a minor in Digital Effects.  Read more>>

J. Michael Collins

I’ve been blessed to have voiced thousands of commercials and other projects over the years, so it is hard to choose. Meaningful has so many different connotations. Read more>>