We asked some of the most creative folks we know to open up to us about why they chose a creative career path. Check out their responses below.

Charo Knight | Music Artist & Entrepreneur

I chose an artistic career to be able to express myself freely. To leverage my God-given talent and abilities to create financial freedom. Lastly, to create an opportunity for my loved ones to live a life that was unfathomable. Read more>>

Jackson Kibby | Filmmaker

I’ve always been drawn to the arts. I started my career as a stage actor at “Performing Arts San Antonio” and begun finding my way into the film industry though a few connections I made there. My background in stage acting provided me with a deep understanding of character development and emotional nuance, which can be translated beautifully onto the screen. Read more>>

Alex Clair | Professional dancer and choreographer

Though I was introduced to dance at the young age of three, it became the only way of expression that stayed consistent and constant in my life. To feel at home within a passion, to me, is a rare gift in this life. As the years continued, so did my devotion. I found that live performance reaches individuals in ways most other artistic experiences do not. Read more>>

Zachary De la Garza | Multi-Media Producer & Film Photographer

My dad was very interested in movies growing up, and amassed a large library of films that I was able to watch. Around my sophomore year of high school, it kind of clicked that I loved filmmaking, photography, and the arts. On top of this, I love old tech, which allowed all of my interests to intersect- I shot Polaroids, learned how to shoot on film, and made fun videos with my friends. Read more>>