I asked for it.
Careful what you wish for!
I started to ask the question, what next, teacher, artist, maker? What kind of space do I want? A private studio, streetfront, retail, an arts based community, to be an employee? Who do I want to be when I grow up?
It's been five years since the end of my old life. I set out to live my new life with creativity and joy AND try as I might, with no fear. After a brush with death, many survivors describe living in the moment, living for today, living as if this truly is your second chance. I am not sure - 'why', but I could venture a guess. We know the cost of life and death, the work it took to live. The other side of the coin could have been so easily been tossed, and not in our favour.
For whatever it's worth, it's a journey, to which, I am grateful to have experienced; both for the good and for the bad. As I grow and gain confidence in my abilities, I allow myself to actualize of my dreams, manifest the next step and see it to fruition ... I am in awe of the chance to try this life all over again.
Just this past fall, I looked for new teaching space. I landed on a few good ideas, and then let them rest, my intuition stated "just wait, what do you really want to do next?". Turned out I would need those resources in the new year, I was so grateful for the connections I made. A friend and college was able to provide space for my students and I to transition to. Another miracle of connection, trust and manifestation.
While away on a visit in February, to see an artful and long time friend, I described to her the amazing art community that Calgary is fostering. Private, public, artists, politicians; there seems to be an intention to connect, create and innovate. I have participated in town halls and the like, one in particular has always garnered my attention. cSPACE King Edward Arts Incubator. I described to my friend that this space is calling for artists studio space, I knew the details down to the square footage. And then it struck me; why haven't I believed that this could be a space for me to facilitate my art practice in? The answer is a bit of self limiting beliefs mixed with 'not good enough'.
So I busted that fear, considered my proposal, asked for support from colleagues, friends, family, and of course the blessing of my husband.
I am happy to say that after all of that, I have been accepted to be a part of King Edward cSPACE Arts Incubator. "A social enterprise that supports communities of artists, non-profits & entrepreneurs working at the creative edge of change". My new and first studio will be located on the first floor of a platinum LEEDs 1912 four storey sandstone school. A beautiful 406 square foot studio, 12 foot ceilings, adjacent walls of windows (LIGHT!), sink, ventilation, and 100 year old architectural features. The building offers public gallery, rehearsal/performance/event space. The concept also provides two new housing developments, Not For Profit agencies, and a Montessori to foster and sustain the community.
This Creative Hub Arts Incubator is in alignment with my vision and is the exact right fit for my arts practice. My love of connection and incubation of creativity to foster innovative programs/art/business will thrive in this environment!! I foresee my studio offering a diverse course of events; workshops, classes, retail and gallery space. I am open to the unknown of collaboration and opportunity with you all!
It's been five years since the end of my old life. I set out to live my new life with creativity and joy AND try as I might, with no fear. After a brush with death, many survivors describe living in the moment, living for today, living as if this truly is your second chance. I am not sure - 'why', but I could venture a guess. We know the cost of life and death, the work it took to live. The other side of the coin could have been so easily been tossed, and not in our favour.
For whatever it's worth, it's a journey, to which, I am grateful to have experienced; both for the good and for the bad. As I grow and gain confidence in my abilities, I allow myself to actualize of my dreams, manifest the next step and see it to fruition ... I am in awe of the chance to try this life all over again.
Just this past fall, I looked for new teaching space. I landed on a few good ideas, and then let them rest, my intuition stated "just wait, what do you really want to do next?". Turned out I would need those resources in the new year, I was so grateful for the connections I made. A friend and college was able to provide space for my students and I to transition to. Another miracle of connection, trust and manifestation.
While away on a visit in February, to see an artful and long time friend, I described to her the amazing art community that Calgary is fostering. Private, public, artists, politicians; there seems to be an intention to connect, create and innovate. I have participated in town halls and the like, one in particular has always garnered my attention. cSPACE King Edward Arts Incubator. I described to my friend that this space is calling for artists studio space, I knew the details down to the square footage. And then it struck me; why haven't I believed that this could be a space for me to facilitate my art practice in? The answer is a bit of self limiting beliefs mixed with 'not good enough'.
So I busted that fear, considered my proposal, asked for support from colleagues, friends, family, and of course the blessing of my husband.
I am happy to say that after all of that, I have been accepted to be a part of King Edward cSPACE Arts Incubator. "A social enterprise that supports communities of artists, non-profits & entrepreneurs working at the creative edge of change". My new and first studio will be located on the first floor of a platinum LEEDs 1912 four storey sandstone school. A beautiful 406 square foot studio, 12 foot ceilings, adjacent walls of windows (LIGHT!), sink, ventilation, and 100 year old architectural features. The building offers public gallery, rehearsal/performance/event space. The concept also provides two new housing developments, Not For Profit agencies, and a Montessori to foster and sustain the community.
This Creative Hub Arts Incubator is in alignment with my vision and is the exact right fit for my arts practice. My love of connection and incubation of creativity to foster innovative programs/art/business will thrive in this environment!! I foresee my studio offering a diverse course of events; workshops, classes, retail and gallery space. I am open to the unknown of collaboration and opportunity with you all!
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