With over 15 years of experience as a creative mentor, I support adult artists with disabilities in developing their artistic voices, confidence and creative practice. 

My work is grounded in an empathetic, person-centered approach that centers inclusion, experimentation, collaborative opportunities, and community connection.  My mentorship is highly tailored to the individual, with their unique needs and goals at the forefront of our time together.

In addition to supporting individual’s art making practice, I provide guidance in achieving their community and business related goals.  Some of these goals may include scheduling community outings to gather inspiration, building connections with local galleries and exhibition spaces, or working to develop micro-businesses, including product development, branding and marketing their work.  

I have extensive experience working in a wide range of mediums, including illustration, painting, printmaking, collage, textile arts, mural making and more.  I am always exploring new art making modalities and will happily learn new skills to best support my clients. 

Check out some of the impressive goals the artists I have worked with in the past have accomplished under my mentorship!

KATIE’S SHOWS

SYD’S ACTIVISM