welcome to the new blog!

Hello, if you didn’t know who I am, I’m Miko - an artist from NJ, and I run a studio inside the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University. My goal was to create a space that I could use as well as share with others. Starting out or continuing to pursue your dreams can be difficult, but sometimes, there are resources that you can access that you might not know about. I've been hanging around the Arts Garage since the grand opening almost 10 years ago and I’ve helped open up a few different spaces with a few different people. Sometimes things worked out, and sometimes they didn't. But all of these experiences led me to this moment.

When I first opened this space, I had a partner and a different name for the studio. However, everything happens for a reason, and we had to part ways. But I couldn't stop what we had started; I just had to evolve. With the death of one thing came the birth of another. I don't know what the future holds, and I'm unsure how long I'll even be in this space. I find myself yearning for a new city, new people, and new experiences. I won't deny myself when that opportunity arrives, but until then, I'll be here at Heart & Bone Studio inside the Arts Garage.

As an artist, it's important to have a space to work in, and it's even better when you can share that space with others. I believe in the power of community and the importance of supporting each other, especially in the arts. It can be tough to find resources, but they are out there. That's why I'm grateful for the Arts Garage and the opportunities it has provided me.

I've learned that sometimes things don't go as planned, but it's important to keep pushing forward. As artists, we must adapt and evolve, and sometimes that means letting go of certain things to make room for new experiences. I'm excited about what the future holds, and I'm grateful for the journey that has led me to this point.

So, whether you're starting out or continuing to pursue your dreams, remember that you are not alone. There are opportunities out there, and you never know where your journey will take you. Keep pushing forward, keep creating, and keep evolving.

P.s. I’ll be using this blog as another outlet to write about different topics, share my experiences, share my work and connect with others in the arts community. I look forward to sharing this journey with you.