Celebrate the power of creativity and the art of bringing creative dreams to life at the Unsung Creatives Showcase on Saturday, April 19 at Mothership Studios. Presented by Expressive Arts Facilitator Ellen Rebecca Geis, this free community event will feature the debut of seven creatives who, until now, have never shared their work publicly.
Featuring new artists Ameia Rimpson, Armilyn Nix, Blaze Turley, Brooke Schumacher, Hannah Ridlen, Makenzy Weightman and Micah Mc-Daniels, this event is the culmination of an eightweek workshop led by Geis to support the artists in bringing their creative dreams to life. Throughout the workshop, these emerging artists overcame self-doubt and navigated the messy terrain of the creative process to develop their original creative projects — from visual art to performance pieces. Now they’re ready to share their work with the San Marcos community in an immersive gallery opening and community arts event.
The evening will feature a gallery exhibition, live performances and an artist panel discussion, where participants will share their journeys and creative processes. The event will conclude with a reception and an interactive community arts activity, inviting attendees to explore their own creative dreams — all while enjoying refreshments and participant-curated music.
Through her facilitation work, Geis emphasizes that supporting creativity is essential for the mental health and well-being of our community and that creativity is a healing force that should be accessible, nurtured and celebrated in all people. The Unsung Creatives Showcase is more than just an exhibition — it is a declaration that everyone deserves the opportunity to bring their creative dreams to life. Whether you’re an artist, an admirer or someone looking to reconnect with your creative side, this event promises to be an inspiring and uplifting experience.
The event is free and open to the public. One can RSVP at eventbrite.com/e/unsung- creatives-showcase- tickets-1300064029 509.
The gallery will open at 6 p.m., an artist panel and performances at 6:45 p.m. and a reception and community arts activity at 7:30 p.m.
Bring your own chair or picnic blanket for the panel, performances and community arts activity, so you can relax and enjoy the experience.
The Unsung Creatives Showcase is produced by Express Yourself! Arts, an organization run by Expressive Arts Facilitator Ellen Rebecca Geis, offering Expressive Arts classes to support the creativity and mental health of the San Marcos community. The mission of Express Yourself! Arts is to reawaken creativity as a force of healing and inspiration in people’s lives. Not everyone has to be an artist, but everyone is creative, and that creativity deserves to be celebrated. Learn more at @ expressyourself.arts.
