Artists supper club, designing airport exhibits, travel writing, art-history and baroque music opps, & more!
Inspo for creative doing/being every week
“A mind that is stretched by new experiences can never go back to its old dimensions.”
-Oliver Weldell Holmes Sr.
Welcome to our dream-board, a weekly column that was born from an IG story and this little thread in our community chat!
Straight to your inbox every week: I’ll be rounding up creative opportunities, fellowships, workshops, brick and mortar offerings, and other creative voices and resources to help you pursue a life of creative abundance!
Initially, all subscribers will get access to this weekly board. Eventually, we’ll be limiting this column to paid subscribers only. So, dig in now (and tell us what you want to hear more of)!
Weekly Dream-Board
Are you an appreciator of 18-century music with a knack for producing events and launching fundraising campaigns? Music of the Baroque is a dynamic Chicago-based orchestra and chorus looking for a talented and passionate Development and Special Events Manager.
Do you believe art is a tool for change across our government bodies, the business sector, local communities, and society at large? CA for the Arts is California’s statewide arts advocacy organization and they’re hiring multiple roles.
Calling art history grads who are interested in fine and decorative art valuation! O’Toole-Ewald Art Associates is hiring for a paid apprenticeship.
Do you thrive in multi-disciplined, collaborative environments? San Diego International Airport is looking for their newest Art Program Manager to lead the planning and integration of public art projects into the airport’s architecture. You’ll work with artists, designers, space planners, and engineers from concept through installation.
Other cool stuff
Located in the beautiful Marin Headlands in Marin County, CA, the Headlands Center for the Arts offers artist programs that nurture creativity across all disciplines, from the visual arts to performance, music, writing, and film and video, both independently and through collaboration. Check out their current happenings, including a monthly supper series, open house, and summer 2026 artist residency!
The Arts Research Center at UC Berkeley is a multidisciplinary arts think tank which is a community hub and research/ gathering space that offers an Indigenous Performing Arts Residency and space for public programming.
Recently, I’ve had multiple folks express to me their interest in travel writing. So, if writing about your latest adventure interests you, check out this deeply human piece by Kat about what it’s like to be a travel writer in 2026. Plus, go peek into Laura Zhang’s world!
Volunteer opportunities
In case you missed them, here’s a compilation of volunteer opportunities highlighted from our last 2 newsletters!
Art Heals Arizona (formerly Free Arts) creates moments of connection and creativity for children who have experienced trauma. Through their Art + Mentors = Resilience model, they help youth build resilience through connecting them with caring adult mentors and intentional arts activities. You don’t need to be an artist to be a volunteer.
Textile Center in the Twin Cities of Minnesota is a national center for fiber arts. Volunteers can help out at The Stashery (which provides accessible, donated materials for artists), support harvesting and education at their natural dye garden, and help run other creative workshops.
Esalen is a holistic and educational retreat space in Big Sur, California dedicated to providing workshops and experiences in the healing and somatic arts. Volunteer opportunities to help support the community and its grounds (cabins, kitchen, farm & garden) are available daily.
Crews for a Cause is a nonprofit production group that connects video and media professionals with causes they truly care about (and that are in need of impactful storytelling). Check out the crew!
Are you an SF-based creative whose passionate about exploring a career in events? Volunteer with That Art Party!
Creative Growth is the oldest and largest nonprofit art studio for artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and is looking for remote/in-person volunteers to help run the studio and organize exhibits!
With zeal and gratitude for this creative life,
Vanessa
Thank you, thank you, thank you, for mentioning me!!