"No matter what stage you are in life, there are always people pushing past expectations or doubts and fighting to make their dreams happen. Diversity is key in helping you realize what makes you individual, and what you have to offer. You might have to face a fear of standing in front of an audience of 100 people and introducing a piece of original music. You never know, but it's best to keep your eyes open and go seek." 

"ArtsWork gave me that vital experience in the artistic field I was aiming towards; I wouldn’t have gotten that from a different job."

"ArtsWork was my introduction to Minnesota's arts community. It gave me a sense of belonging and purpose, something I hadn't felt the previous summer while watering lawns."

"It is interesting now, how much each practice - teaching and making artwork - influence each other. They intermingle in ways that are more exciting than I could have imagined."

"I learned the value of being a team player in the work environment. I also gained experience with how to efficiently deal with difficult situations, or rather how to be comfortable being uncomfortable in order to get the job done. But the most significant thing I learned was how to fully develop ideas using innovation and collaboration."

"Having a job as an artist is a unique experience, and ArtsWork helped with ushering in the professional techniques and exposure to the process of creating from beginning to end. I learned very valuable skills that I wouldn't have learned anywhere else."