Updates

September 13, 2017

Interview with Jill Kamler

Batsheba Castro Martinez

As creatives, we derive inspiration from various sources. I firmly believe that we can get this by looking at other disciplines beyond the visual arts. In the words of Leo Burnett, “Curiosity about life in all of its aspects, I think, is still the secret of great creative people.” There is so much we can […]

September 7, 2017

Positivity & Productivity

Maranda Provance

The research is pretty clear: high-pressure work environments have hidden costs. A cut-throat environment generates fear, which generates disengagement. Disengaged employees are much more likely to get in accidents, allow for defects, and miss work. Organizations with low engagement scores are 18% less productive than their engaged counterparts (HBR, 2015). According to Emma Seppala, a […]

August 11, 2017

Meet-A-Member: Meg Wagler

Jessica Spencer

This month, we introduce you to one of our founding members, Meg Wagler. Meg is a designer & illustrator who relishes the ugly as well as the beautiful. She also loves the creative community in Springfield, craft beer and melted cheese. So obviously, we met at Druff’s for the happiest of melted cheese sandwiches […]

June 15, 2017

Sustainable by Nature: Progressive Landscaping

sandy nance

There is a growing interest in Springfield to support local growers, to reconnect with our food, the earth, and ultimately one another. Many progressives are intrigued by edible landscaping, sustainable practices, and gardening, but don’t know where to begin. Sustainable by Nature is stepping into that gap. They will not only design […]

May 11, 2017

Hazelwood Cemetery Visioning Project

Branden Schwab

Eight students from Drury University’s Hammons School of Architecture, including Springfield Creatives Mentor Network members Savanna Wilkinson and Micaela Lopez, presented their vision for Springfield’s historic Hazelwood Cemetery (1642 E. Seminole Street, near the Springfield National Cemetery) to a group of community members, neighborhood residents, local historians, library patrons and interested citizens² at the Schweitzer […]

May 10, 2017

Recap: Wood Fired Kiln Catalyst for Collaboration Artist Panel

Branden Schwab

Springfield Art Museum March 4th, 2017, 1:30-2:30 pm Artist Panel: Kenneth Baskin Keith Ekstam Jeff Johnston Scott Meyer Priscilla Mouritzen “Like a pinhole in a card turned towards a solar eclipse, the Artist Panel collects and gathers disparate backgrounds and influences, allowing observers and participants to focus on a specific shared moment from a perspective that […]

April 13, 2017

Meet-a-Member | Emma Allman

Branden Schwab

I first met Emma at the Spring SGFC Portfolio Review held at the eFactory this past February. At the review, a number of talented students and young professionals offered up their work to the altar of constructive critique, and Emma’s work was an instant stand-out. Exquisitely funky color harmonies, a witty edginess, thoughtful organization and […]

April 12, 2017

Urban Roots Farm: Growing Food & Community Downtown

sandy nance

It’s not everyday you meet inspirational people who, seeing a one and a half acre of land in the middle of town harboring old furniture, trash, and drug activity, say: “We need to make a farm here!” Welcome to the story of Urban Roots Farm, a farm, yes, a FARM, in downtown Springfield. Urban Roots […]

March 7, 2017

Enjoy the Fun & Adventure at Two Rivers Bike Park

sandy nance

Two Rivers Bike Park might be one of the lesser-known resources available to Springfield residents, but it’s definitely one of the best. The 400-acre property boasts over 14 miles of single track between the Finley and James Rivers and is open to the public, free of charge, all year long. In addition to mountain […]

February 24, 2017

Springfield Identity Project Unfurls its Flag

Branden Schwab

The Springfield Identity Project has released its proposed design for a new municipal flag for the City of Springfield — and it has our wholehearted support! What better way to capture the spirit and excitement of our local zeitgeist than with a new symbol, a new flag, that represents the city’s unique identity? The committee […]

February 9, 2017

Life Interrupted: Art for Social Change

Branden Schwab

Drury on C-Street Gallery 233 E Commercial St February 3rd-18th Monday: 11am-2pm Tuesday: 11am-12:30 pm Thursday: 11am-12:30 pm Friday: 11am-1pm Saturday: 10am-2pm Closed Wednesday & Sunday Part of a multi-disciplinary series of events and performances, the exhibit explores the eerie poignancy of the 75th anniversary of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Executive Order 9066. The order, which imprisoned […]

February 8, 2017

Newly-Renovated Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library

sandy nance

If you’re looking for a small or spacious place to host a community event, facilitate a roundtable discussion, or just get some work done without interruption, the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library needs to be on your list. The recently expanded and improved Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library reopened last month after being closed for most of […]

Springfield Creatives

News from the Springfield Creatives community

Interview with Jill Kamler