We asked some of the city’s leading artists and creatives to tell us about how they decided to pursue an artistic or creative career. We’ve shared some highlights below.

Andrew Imlay

I first saw Chris Fonseca in 2005 and decided that I wanted to pursue stand up comedy. Read More>>

Tommy Massad

It’s a good question–I’d say that throughout my entire career as a creative person, I’ve always been able to have confidence that my work is a fundamentally positive thing in my community. It does not belittle or demean anyone else, it doesn’t prey upon peoples’ fears or prejudices, it doesn’t exploit the labor of others–rather, what I do generally empowers people, amplifies their joyous moments, and assists in helping folks make deeper connections with loved ones. I’ve been thinking about this dynamic a lot recently, reflecting on how beneficial it must be over the course of a lifetime to have a basic belief in the goodness of one’s career. As a songwriter and a radio professional, I’ve got that, and it feels good. Read More>>

Emily Bohannon

Since I was a child I’ve always been interested in anything creative. I’ve been painting as long as I can remember, and picked up a camera for the first time around middle school – I was immediately hooked. I tend to be more of a naturally introverted person and art, now specifically photography, has given me a way to connect with others and express myself. My photography style tends to lean towards being more documentary, capturing the session as it was in real life without stiff posing, and I think that gives a great opportunity for me to help my clients be comfortable in their sessions and have an amazing time! Read More>>