Our Reach Core Artists inspire at every level. They’re not just amazing artists — they’re also business owners and busy parents; life coaches and community leaders.
Three of our Reach Core Artists were recently interviewed by Rocky Mountain PBS to highlight their artistic careers and achievements. The first interview features Matt Maes!
Image courtesy of RMPBS
When he’s not at the Community Studio at RedLine, Maes stays busy running his business, Quantum Keyhole. He’s also a founding member of the Octopus Movement, an international nonprofit with an emphasis on neurodiversity and inclusivity.
As someone who was diagnosed with high-functioning Autism at the age of 18, Maes emphasizes the importance of art in healing and how vital it is for humans to have an outlet to express themselves.
In the interview, Maes attributes a some of his success as an artist to the guidance he found through his time in RedLine’s Reach program.
“We’ve been able to create together, have all different types of exhibitions, all these opportunities and as the name implies, extends the ‘reach’ of our creative powers.”
Read the full RMPBS interview (and watch a short video) featuring Matt Maes below!
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