A brand new collective bringing together kindreds & creatives from all over the world!
The Art Of ( TAO) will encompass an artful life, mind, and heart within the whole scope of being a creative living on planet Earth during this one wild time we’ve been blessed with.
So many of us are feeling burnt out with social media, yet we still yearn for an online community where we can actually connect in a more intentional and meaningful way.
place to chat and react to different ideas, especially as I gather time zone preferences and learn what everyone would collectively love (like a monthly rotating schedule of an art lesson, a yoga class, an intention-setting storytime, a little follow-along vegan baking hour… so many things!).
I plan on being the guide and "putter-togetherer" of this, haha, but I already know quite a few of you from chatting over messages for the past few years. So many of you are deeply gifted in photography, storytelling, music, baking, movement, gardening, crafting, and more. It would be a shame to miss out on your talents if you feel called to share a short 15-to-30-minute class, too!
To help us launch this collective, let's gather a few core logistics. Please share your feedback on:
• Meetings: Zoom vs. Google Meet and monthly vs. bi-monthly schedules.
• Community: Setting up a Discord chat.
• Creative: Art preferences and layouts.
Please fill out the Google Form when you have a moment (I promise it’s pretty short!). It will help me gauge the best way to set up our virtual meets.
I’ve also included links to the Discord chats and Signal chats I’ve set up. The Art Of is purely for the art gatherings, while the other, Dream Chats, is for sharing lovely thoughts, book/movie/show recommendations, cool exhibits going on in your area, or even just a place to upload a delicious new recipe you’ve tried out. :)
I’m honored to be growing this with you, and I'm so excited for all the magic that will come from us connecting and getting to know one another!
I am also a huge fan of meeting up in person, so I look forward to you all connecting with one another—and maybe making the happy discovery that you're neighbors! :)
Note: To protect everyone’s privacy, please use your best judgment when sharing personal information. It is the internet after all, and although we want to feel free to share as much or as little as we’d like, discretion is always good.
In light,
Helena
Google form link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoO5B7a6Npt773ZlO911h73Y42I7RtMBrer7lcZEAWBS0o8Q/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107638159559477110802
Discord chat links
The Art Of
https://discord.gg/FMJzZx5Yr
Dream Chats
https://discord.gg/BSdzwHCZT
Signal chats invite ( much more secure than WhatsApp)
https://signal.group/#CjQKIHrInSAfBRuCfv8WY-SpnrmLUjAmMfe8vBLK7ivZ_UUNEhDwqqJ4NgLUquxbgN_iQBkS