I think we all need mentors and models and that we have to be very careful our pride does not get so big that we cannot ask others for help. If you create or design, if you want to make things, or want to invent something cool, I hope you will remember that none of us is a […]
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Rusty Polsgrove, Quilter
Rusty Polsgrove is a making enthusiast with all-around, hands-on skill in a number of areas. They enjoy fiber arts, sculpture and learning new things and can often be found quilting and sewing during open hours. Rusty shared their experience with us: What would you tell people about Make-It Springfield? Make It is a safe space […]
Emerging Young Creatives Program
We are thrilled to announce that we have a FULL program for the summer! If you are interested in getting on the waitlist, please email Brittany at brittany@makeitspringfield.org. What is your creative genius? The Emerging Young Creatives program is for young high school aged women+ who want to craft their creative dreams into reality! From […]
Emily Gray, Artist and Writer
Emily Gray is an artist and a writer, and one of Make-It Springfield’s 2022 Resident Fellows. For a number of years, Emily has been working on a series of comics and short stories called “Iris Tiger Tails” that are inspired by the East Springfield/Liberty Heights neighborhood where she grew up—”it’s pretty much a giant love […]
Kaleighia Green, Painter and Arts Organizer
Kaleighia Green is passionate about art and and wants her Residency project to be something that “the community and Make-it Springfield can benefit from” and also to promote character development and freedom of self-expression. “Art can help people identify emotional conflicts, reduce anxiety, and improve self-esteem and social skills.” Kaleighia also hopes to learn from […]
Commit to Your Creative Path
“If writing, or inventing, or painting or designing makes you feel whole, then let the good feelings flow.” Recommitting to your creative life is something you may need to remember to do again and again and again. If you are a maker or you are someone who is trying to stay on your creative path, I […]
