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Attention as a Balance of Energy and Information
Artist Jamila Rahimi at work at supported studio Art Enables in Washington, D.C. When we think about creative expression, we often focus...

Brian A. Kavanaugh
Apr 22, 20252 min read


Communities of Creativity: ActionSpace – London, UK
Installation by ActionSpace artist Nnena Kalu In the vibrant art scene of London, ActionSpace stands out as a pioneering organization...

Brian A. Kavanaugh
Apr 17, 20252 min read


Facilitating Creativity: Honoring the Expert Within
Katie Whelan. Artist at Crawford Supported Studio . Photo: Clare Keogh Every person is the world’s foremost expert on themselves—on how...

Brian A. Kavanaugh
Apr 15, 20252 min read


Communities of Creativity: Summertime Gallery – Brooklyn, New York, USA
Summertime Gallery, NYC Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Summertime Gallery is a nonprofit art studio and...

Brian A. Kavanaugh
Apr 10, 20252 min read


Making Meaning: How Studio Practice Holds Our Own Definitions of Success
A studio practice is more than a routine of making—it’s a vessel for making meaning. For many artists, especially those working within...

Brian A. Kavanaugh
Apr 8, 20251 min read


Finding Value: The Quiet First Step in Facilitating Creativity
One of the m ost overlooked yet vital aspects of supporting creativity — especially within supported studio settings — is learning to...

Brian A. Kavanaugh
Apr 1, 20252 min read


The Productive Tension of Frustration: A Facilitator’s Role in Creative Growth
In many areas of life, frustration is treated as something to be eliminated—an obstacle to efficiency, a signal that something has gone...

Brian A. Kavanaugh
Mar 25, 20252 min read


Creativity as a Way to Hold Complexity
In a world that often demands certainty and quick conclusions, I’ve always been drawn to something different—creativity as a way to hold...

Brian A. Kavanaugh
Mar 18, 20252 min read


Finding Value in Creativity: The Art of Noticing
One of the most important aspects of facilitating creativity and expression is recognizing how, when, and where we assign value to...

Brian A. Kavanaugh
Mar 14, 20251 min read


Anchor of Space
Need + Ingenuity is undefeated. I recently came across this video and explanation of a series of tree root bridges in Meghalaya,...

Brian A. Kavanaugh
Mar 6, 20254 min read


Phil's Dap: Timing is Everything
In my professional journey, I've noticed a range of relationships in this field—some successful, others challenging. Unfortunately, those...

Brian A. Kavanaugh
Mar 4, 20253 min read


The Invisible Flood of Information We Navigate Every Moment
Every second, our brains are bombarded with over 11 million bits of information—a sensory storm of sights, sounds, textures, and more....

Brian A. Kavanaugh
Mar 4, 20251 min read


How Soon Is Soon?
We all have our own little ways of thinking about, and describing time. When do you say “soon," and how long do you mean? How often do...

Brian A. Kavanaugh
Feb 28, 20254 min read


Unlocking Engagement: Embracing the Power of Hyper-Specific Language in Creative Facilitation for Individuals w/IDD
One of the most fascinating parts of my career has been discovering how hyper-specific language and associations can build connection and...

Brian A. Kavanaugh
Feb 25, 20251 min read


Forget the Destination—Focus on the Direction.
A successful facilitator of creativity doesn’t impose a predetermined outcome. Instead, they create space for exploration, curiosity, and...

Brian A. Kavanaugh
Feb 17, 20251 min read
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