Community Engagement
All the community engagement I do is grounded in my belief that the best way to create a strong community is unintentionally - it just happens as a natural result of participation in local events. Because North Adams is my home, I do my part to show my gratitude to all of Berkshire County for welcoming me and making it feel like home too
I am the Program Coordinator and co-Literary Team Leader for Common Folk Artist Collective and I do freelance work for Seeing Rainbows. I'm also on the committee that oversees First Fridays, a grassroots initiative to get folks out and about and engaged with downtown North Adams
Ongoing
Common Folk
Artist Collective -
Programming and Literary Journal
Check out more details at commonfolk.org/events, commonfolk.org/literary-journal, on Instagram @wearecommonfolk, or by following Common Folk Artist Collective on Facebook!
Ongoing
A grassroots initiative to get folks downtown on the first Friday of the month. Galleries and businesses in downtown North Adams stay open later than usual. In the nice weather, there are outdoor events!
May 31st, 2025
Democratic Socialists of America - Art Build:
Defend Trans Lives
In preparation for No Kings/other protests, I hosted a sign painting workshop. Many excellent conversations were had over the course of painting
2025
Zine Making Workshops with Seeing Rainbows
A series of pop-up Zine Making Workshops around Berkshire County. Locations include WANDER Berkshires, Gallery 51, Common Folk Artist Collective, and the North Adams Public Library
You can get more involved in your community too! Visit your local farmer's market, attend town festivals or parades, patronize your local small businesses, even just walk around your neighborhood!