CASE STUDIES

Authenticity was everything when Diego Orlandini dreamed up the Wynwood Coloring Book, bringing together artists from the block all the way to Banksy.

Combining her love of the stage with a degree in law, Paola Ferrer has woven a unique path as an advocate for youth and poverty issues.

Bethany Yellowtail’s fashions reflect her indigenous heritage stemming from Northern Cheyenne and Crow tribes.

Xulu Jones made a decision to be homeless rather than make a paycheck outside of his music.

Rocking with The Monsieurs, Fuzzy, Shepherdess, slinging vintage at 40 South Street, Hilken Mancini co-founded Girls Rock Campaign Boston and Punk Rock Aerobics.

11-time NBA All Star Allen Iverson is more than an athlete, his story became “The Answer” of overcoming a hard knock life.

U want naughty or nice? As One Single Rose™ or Miss Detroit™, poet Rosemarie Wilson sells us both.

PRX and Radio Public co-founder Jake Shapiro takes us through revolutionary Russia, marketing Two Ton Shoe, and the founding of the podcast format itself.

Angie Martinez started as a 16 year old intern and persevered 20 years to become “The Voice of New York”, through radio, rap, books, podcasts, and more.

Are creators doing it alone? We asked 100+ Tulsa artists, “How does collaboration expand your creativity?”

Jim Grace literally wrote the book on spooning. Now he runs the Arts & Business Council and Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts.

Did flame wars between hip hop artists and fans lead to the murder of both Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur?

Grant Henry (AKA Sister Louisa) dropped out of seminary and pursued his "search for truth" into art, bars, retail, and now a retreat center.

Jonathan Söderström & Dennis Wedin combined an arthouse storyline with a driving soundtrack into the violent video game Hotline Miami.

Working with Showtime, Warner Bros, and other studios, Ryan Cook has to talk with cops, mobsters, and celebrities to make a creative project happen.

Collaborating with Maron, Mirman, Gulman, Kirkman and other comedians, Rick Jenkins has run The Comedy Studio for 20+ years.

How do artists pivot in a pandemic? COVID-19 cancelled live events worldwide, but can performers earn a living without a live audience?

Graphic and apparel designers Clark Orr & Brittany Reagan "married" their talents in Hellcats Inc.

Project Runway 15 winner Erin Robertson sells serious fun with her spirit of "What's the worst that can happen?".

When Jadon Woodard was arrested while performing on a subway platform, in ended in $55,000 worth of studio money.

As boss of Mama's Sauce, Nick Sambrato has to scale a new business with century-old printing techniques.

Samantha Shepherd & Dustin White threaded their talents together into a mom & pop embroidery business.

In Sante Fe NM, the collective of interdisciplinary artists Meow Wolf turned “do it yourself” into “let’s pay ourselves”.

Film maker, art maker, and mischief maker, Tom Sachs shares his secret recipe for time management.

After a career ending injury, Blake McFarland retired from the Blue Jays and went full hustle on visual art.

Ellen Rutt's escape plan from the 9-5 design job was not complete without a total breakdown.

What makes local food twice the price? Over 50 farmers and foodies give their answers at Fermentation Fest.

ArtPrize 10 winner Le'Andra Leseur turned a $5k grant into a $200k installation. Her work embodies the pain, the power, and the beauty of #blacklivesmatter.

After Harvard, Charles T James & Daisy Chiu grew Crimson Bikes from a broom closet to multiple locations thru new tech.

How can public art be a bridge? The demolition of Seattle’s viaduct and all its nostalgia ushers a new $3.3 billion waterfront.