Projects That Matter:
Welcome to my Projects page, where I share art initiatives focused on fostering creativity, community impact, and social change. Discover projects that connect art with purpose, including exhibitions, community murals, and collaborations supporting meaningful causes.
Currently on Display
Rõstrum Exhibition at the Arts Asylum
Location: The Arts Asylum, 1535 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO
My Rõstrum series, inspired by the resilience of avian life and our unhoused neighbors, is currently on display at the Arts Asylum in the downtown Crossroads Arts District of Kansas City. Each piece explores themes of movement, adaptation, and community support. This exhibition was initially displayed at the Pendleton Arts Block for three months before moving to The Arts Asylum, where it continues to engage audiences with its thought-provoking narratives.
If you would like to schedule a private tour of the exhibit, contact me here.
GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK
Location: Johnson County Central Resource Library, Ks
Date: Friday, November 22, 2024 / 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Our panel will provide entrepreneurs with actionable insights on integrating community advocacy into their business strategies. You will takeaway strategies for fostering meaningful community impact while achieving business goals, empowering them to align their ventures with social responsibility and sustainable development practices.
New Horizons: An Exhibition of Emerging Artists
Location: The Arts Asylum, The Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City, MO
Date: October 4, 2024
Curated by Daniel Montoute, New Horizons celebrates the vibrant future of contemporary art, showcasing fresh and inspiring works from up-and-coming talents. This exhibition connects audiences with diverse creative voices while supporting the community, with a portion of sales benefiting reStart Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness.
The Art of Business
Location: Peacock Gallery, Middle Georgia State University, Cochran, GA
Date: September 4, 2018
I was honored to be invited by Middle Georgia State University to showcase my work for a month and engage with their visual arts students through an artist talk. The Art of Business highlights the importance of entrepreneurial skills for artists, blending creativity with practical knowledge to promote personal growth and community impact.
The Ampersand Guild
Location: 382b Cherry St, Macon, Ga
Date: 2017 - 2020
The Ampersand Guild was a special haven in downtown Macon for artists of all backgrounds to connect, collaborate, and thrive. This artist-run space quickly became a creative cornerstone, housing an art gallery, black box theater, private studios, and shared workspaces that welcomed around 200 artists—painters, musicians, poets, and performers alike. Though we had to close in 2020, the Guild’s spirit, continues through the impact we had on Macon’s artistic landscape and the lasting connections we forged within this vibrant community.
Dark Eden : Live Body Painting
Location: Various Locations, Macon, GA
2015 - 2017
Dark Eden was an immersive live body painting event that brought together artists, models, musicians, and performers, transforming human canvases into vibrant expressions of art. This unique gathering fostered a community for emerging talent, offering them a professional platform to connect, collaborate, and grow. The creative energy and collective spirit of Dark Eden laid the foundation for future initiatives, inspiring artistic collaboration across disciplines.
