“[My husband and I] wanted to live in a place that had a great sense of community, where we could make an impact as citizens, and we were seeking an environment that had the potential to nurture my studio practice, and living here checks every box!” Public art beautifies the community; art education and appreciation (in adults and children) provide “vitality, passion and focus;” and “in my case, creating art is my confidence building.”
According to Cat, people who are interested in participating in Snohomish County’s creative culture should “show up!” Some opportunities include attending an arts or cultural meeting in your area, speaking with artists and musicians, taking workshops and taking these steps with friends. When you invest in local artists’ work or performances, “you’re investing in the longevity of an artist’s career and in your community too.”
To Cat Snapp, “ART IS EMPOWERING.”