Volunteers

Fact: Maria Palmer lights up a room. It’s impossible not to notice that she’s entered the studio because immediately a chorus of voices shouts “MARIA!” and just as immediately she starts spreading her sunshine around. Maria’s infectious cheeriness is one of the many reasons the artists looked to her when they needed a new drama […]

“There is so much talent here.” — Cindy Cindy is someone who just “gets” us, which feels wonderful. In the year that she’s been part of the studio community, we’ve come to realize we just can’t do without her. North Shore artist Andrew Sloan sat down with Cindy to learn more about her and we’re

This past spring, volunteer Molly Gapp began working with the North Shore artists on the studio’s first mural. It’s been quite an undertaking and through it all, Molly has been the embodiment of creativity and collaboration. She served as chair of the planning committee and worked with committee members to explore the mural’s themes, consider

Although most of our volunteers come in every week on a long-term basis, we also have short-term volunteer opportunities available. Wisconsin artist Katie Schofield (pictured on the left above) took advantage of one of those when passing through Chicagoland this spring. Katie is purveyor of The Cocoonery, an art studio plus community art space in

You might recognize Domenic (pictured above with musicians Hector Jones and Paul Kilner) from his performances with the North Shore band or our 2013 Calendar (he was featured in March). He is the dedicated volunteer who has worked with artists and staff to build the North Shore music program into a songwriting powerhouse. We’re honored

Welcome to the first ever North Shore Volunteer Spotlight, our new monthly blog feature! This month, the artists and staff from the North Shore studio are excited to introduce you to Ann Jonaitis, our trusty Monday volunteer (pictured above with artist David Lee). In an interview with artist Russell Copenharve, Ann reminded us that she