“I know that my creative-mindedness is only part of Tacoma’s collaborative efforts for change, but no one piece of the puzzle is unimportant. We all have something to bring to the table, and the resourcefulness of creatives is integral in connecting the diversity of tactics used in advancing equity efforts.” - Jam Scott

A website is one of the best ways to cultivate your brand as a creative. Absolutely overwhelmed at the thought of that? Come take a dive into the world of web design with us.

From documenting issues close to his community, to launching a coworking space where creatives can meet up, Jeff Ostenson has helped Wenatchee thrive.

Representation matters. Here are 3 image collections that focus on BIPOC, gender fluid, and body-positive representations to use in your own creative work.

“I believe creatives are the true vitality that makes society thrive. Creative thinking, creative problem-solving, creative producers take the mundane and stale and bring it to life.” -Lance Kagey

Managing money as a freelancer can be stressful. Before you take the leap, check out these 4 things that can help with freelance financial planning.

You’ve got big dreams for your next film/video/podcast/game or app, but a small budget. Here’s a few places to find royalty-free music or sound for your next project.

Co-owners Brittany Stodgell and Millie Schnebly chatted with us about how to have a killer marketing plan for your creative business—and why it matters.

Here are three tools—philosophies, really—about how to manifest productive workflows into your creative mojo.

"I owe my sweet community in Yakima all my thanks...there's a strong entrepreneurial spirit in this town; "local love" and support is a real thing."

Crafting a great resume is an art form. Most traditional resumes represent one job after the other, but when you’re a freelancer juggling the gig life, you’ve got a patchwork quilt of jobs of varying lengths and contexts to represent on just one sheet of paper. Not fair!

Ditching the security of a regular paycheck to enter the dicey and competitive world of freelancing takes guts—and planning!

Wanna know how a successful Patreon creator does it? Wheelhouse Executive Director Amy Lillard talks with top Patreon earner and visual artist Aramis Hamer on her tips and takeaways.

“History is complex and helps build complex characters. You gain more insight when you research historical people from a place of curiosity. If I am too set on who they are, I will miss things. My writing and speaking are enriched when I take a more open approach and let myself be surprised.” - Emily Washines

Yakima’s Reesha Cosby brings her 20 years of experience in radio broadcasting to help you ditch your public speaking fears.

It’s no secret that working in creative fields can be challenging in any city and at any point in time. And if you experience the world as a BIPOC creative, arts leader and Racial equity practitioner Leilani Lewis has some back-to- basics tips for taking care of yourself and protecting your work. Leilani sits down with Executive Director, Amy Lillard, to talk about it.

So, you have an awesome idea. It’s creative, it’s unique and best of all, you’re pretty sure people will want to pay for it. So what’s next?

“I consider myself successful, but not within the measurements that we ‘traditionally’ use. I’m successful in that the work I’ve done has created bridges, created new partnerships, new friendships, new relationships.”

As if running your own business wasn’t enough, oftentimes small businesses and freelancers find themselves having to be their own finance manager as well. Check out these four money-managing apps that are all easy to use, save time, and even money.

Meet Mariella Luz, self-taught ceramicist in Olympia, WA. They talk about balancing business with pleasure when creating and how to make a living selling your artwork.