Praise from our members
Becca Godfrey
A Founding Member of Dear Artists Circle
“I joined the Dear Artists community because I wanted to make an investment in myself. I planned to be a fly on the wall and just soak in everything I could, but I was drawn in from the start.
I didn’t realize that one of the most important things I needed as an artists 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.
If you feel stuck or isolated in your artistic journey,I encourage you to jump in this community - even for a few months. You’ll be inspired, and you’ll meet some amazing people. ”
Kelly Basford
A Founding Member of Dear Artists Circle
“I found the Dear Artist’s Circle to be so attuned to what I was feeling at the time as I was shifting my ideals around what it means to be an artist.
Being a member of this group of gorgeous women from all over the world has provided me with a sounding board to share openly and gain insight into other’s experiences, dreams and journeys within in safe and considerate space. When we all come together as women, it’s amazing to see what magic unfolds. This group is awesome and I feel very proud to be a member of this community of amazing women.”
Katie Gresham
A Founding Member of Dear Artists Circle
“The Dear Artists circle and framework has given me a place to pause from the pressure to hustle or make more faster. It’s provided me with a new perspective on what art making could look like in my life; how I define what success means for me. The other women artists are so supportive and transparent about the challenges they face and what works for them. I know I can come to this circle for help turning inward with a healthy dose of nonjudgmental guidance and encouragement.”
K’era
A Founding Member of Dear Artists Circle
“It's hard to list just one thing I enjoy about being a member of the Dear Artists Circle however, I think what I've enjoyed most are the guest artist talks as they've revealed to me that there isn't a right way or wrong way to pursue your creative path. All of us, the members of the Circle, artists that come to speak to us or even the creatives we follow and admire in the world are simply forging ahead the best we know how. It's given me comfort in knowing that I'm not alone in this ''roller coaster'' of ride we call the artist life.”
Sucheta Misra
A Founding Member of Dear Artists Circle
“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 the Creative Shift 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 relatable. 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.”