Making Light: A Conversation with Artists on Sustaining Creativity, Courage, and Connection in Difficult Times

Location: THE COMMONS

Presented by Jeannette de Beauvoir
Panelists: Susan Lambert, Myra Kooy, Art Devine, and Jay Critchley

In times of darkness, artists make light.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, unheard, or disconnected—join us for an open conversation with artists who are asking the same questions and continuing to create in the face of it all.

This panel will explore:

• How artists sustain their practices during challenging times

• The role of creativity in building resilience and connection

• Ways to nurture courage and artistic voice when the world feels heavy

This is not just a panel—it’s an invitation to share, reflect, and engage in a dialogue about what it means to be an artist now, and how we can continue making light together.

✨ Come for inspiration. Stay for connection. Leave with renewed creative energy.