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.

Jon Mohr | Composer & Producer

I pursued a career in music because, when I started making songs in early 2016, I realized right away that this was the medium for me. And because of that, I used the internet to help expand my network of friends and colleagues and have worked with them on various projects that are fulfilling for them and myself. It’s to the point now that if I did not have music, I think I would be considerably unhappy. Read more>>

E.l. Smith | Music producer, composer and performer

Imagination is everything. I’ve always been artistic and creative. Now we have the alternative social structures and the creative tools available to make sharing our creativity much easier. I’m able to put content out from home. Read more>>

Ellina Chetverikova

I have always loved art – looking at it, making it. it was and is my biggest passion. I’ve always thought that when I am making paintings, I live deeper and with more intent. I experience things through my whole being while living a creative life. I really never wanted to do anything else. Nothing could compare with being immersed in the experience of creating something new that didn’t exist a second ago? If this is not a wonder, what is? I don’t just love the act of painting, I am overwhelmed by it. Read more>>