mental health awareness and support for artists

“I didn’t realize that one of the most important things I needed as an artist was to do this journey the way that worked for me - not try to conform to my perceived route to success. Benz gave me permission and space to figure that out.”

“Becoming an artist can be an isolating experience. It certainly has been for me. Although I’ve heard the call to become an artist, I didn’t know where to start and the internet was my only artist friend. I knew I needed to find a tribe of other female artists to share my experience with and learn from. When Dear Artists Circle magically came along, there was no question that I needed to be a part of it and it has exceeded my expectations. This is a community of the most supportive artists and creatives, who are all on their own wild journey and yet, their journeys are so relateable. The Circle has provided new angles in which to look at my artistic process and my creative goals. Benz has provided an immense amount of inner questioning and inspiration that I would not have found myself. Most of all, the Circle has given me the understanding and confirmation that artists in fact need a community to support them, hold them accountable, and reflect back to them the significance and meaning of their work in society.”