Join me at Pacific Art League in Palo Alto, CA for a book talk.

Artist, writer, and community-builder Shannon Amidon presents an informative talk on her recent book Nurturing Creativity- A Guide to Building Your Artist Residency and Cultivating Creative Community, a practical guide to starting and sustaining an artist residency program and building community. Drawing directly from her experience founding The Verdancy Project, a multidisciplinary nature-based artist residency in Troutdale, Oregon, Shannon reflects on what it truly takes to build a creative community from the ground up: the unexpected challenges and the deep rewards of creating space for other artists to thrive. Whether you are an artist curious about new ways to support your peers, or simply interested in how creative spaces come to life, this talk offers an accessible and honest look at the process.