Artists and creatives face innumerable challenges given that their career path often doesn’t come with a playbook, a steady paycheck or any form of safety net. It’s definitely not easy and so we asked a few of the artists and creatives we admire to talk to us about why they chose to pursue an artistic or creative career.

Kimi Evans

I’ve had careers in the corporate world in the past, but this is something that fulfills both the creative side in me as well as the business side. I get to do both in the same space. Read More>>

Derrick Hogan Jr.

It’s what makes me happy! With only having one life to live, (yes that was my favorite show before it got off the air) it’s a no brainer. Read More>>

Yung Mhoon

I’ve always been a pretty creative person I’ve always liked to make art and express myself. When I started college I was an art major and that’s when I decided to become a rapper. When I was in high school I was in a reggae band for a little while they just asked me to be the lead singer cause I had dreads at the time but it was a good experience.  Read More>>

Richard Morrison, Marcus Kowalsky, Damian Williams

Collectively, we weren’t fans of the notion that you have to move into an entertainment hub such as New York or Los Angeles in order to be successful within the entertainment industry. This inspired us to want to help cultivate our local scene, as well as uplift local talent. Artists are often pressured to compromise their vision, and we wanted to offer a space for them to remain true to their voice, while having access to the industry-standard tools and support. Read More>>