Anyone with:

1. An idea for an artistic, educational, or benevolent project (or even a combo).
2. A goal to create something.

And I mean create in the broadest possible sense here: do you seek to bring something into existence? That something might be tangible, like a piece of art or a publication or a website; or it might be more abstract, like an event or a class or an entirely new business or nonprofit. It can even be a purely personal project that no one will ever see but you. The context and details don’t matter. All that matters is that you seek to bring something into existence.

Since space in the program is limited, I do prioritize nature-based ideas and projects, but if your idea is even a little bit, kinda, sorta related to nature, I encourage you to apply; if I don't think it's a fit, I'll let you know. And even if your idea isn't a fit for the full program, I'd still love to support you and your idea this way.

Your creation is artistic if it results in something tangible that others can see, hear, smell, taste, or feel.

I know that’s a super wide-ranging definition for “artistic” but that’s intentional. Art can mean different things to different people, but I like this definition: a work created by human skill.

And humans can be skilled in such diverse ways: the myriad visual arts, from classics like pottery and painting to more modern arts like photography or graphic design; practical arts like interior design or fashion; performing arts like dance or theatre; writing in its many, many forms, including writing code; interdisciplinary efforts like filmmaking or game design; music; engineering; architecture; cooking; product design… truly, this list could go on forever.

Long story short: an artistic creation results in a work that someone can experience or use.

Your creation is educational if it’s a means to provide instruction or information to others. You might provide that through a physical object (like a book or magazine), a digital object (like a website or online course), or an event (like an in-person class or presentation). The medium doesn’t matter; if your goal is to educate, your creation is educational.

Your creation is benevolent if it does good for someone or something. Nonprofit endeavors are typically benevolent, but benevolent doesn’t automatically mean nonprofit; entrepreneurial projects can be benevolent, too. (For-profit and doing good are not mutually exclusive.) Scientific endeavors are often benevolent, as well. The simplest way to think about this is to ask if your creation would have a positive effect on someone or something. If the answer is yes, it’s benevolent.

There are rolling start dates and custom timelines based on your goals and budget. If you're interested in the program, please send me an email at jessica@jessicarix.com (or just go ahead and apply) and we can start the conversation.

It's pretty simple: just answer some questions in the online application so I can learn more about your idea. Then I'll review your application and reach out to you to continue a conversation.

The workshop can be customized to fit a variety of budgets and timelines, so the cost depends on what works best for you and your idea. I typically send a variety of options once I learn more about your idea and your goals.

Since there are rolling start dates, each person will have a designated "registration deadline." But please be aware that I only maintain a limited number of people in the program at once, and registration is first-come, first-served. If all spaces are filled before your registration deadline, I'll keep you on a waitlist and let you know when a spot opens up again.

There is not. But you know what? I thought about it. I even started building it... very briefly. And then I said, "No, this doesn't fit." So, I stopped, and I've felt great about the decision ever since because I went through a thoughtful, intentional process of developing the core and shape of this idea. And it's the same process I'll share with you.

Apply anyway! It costs you nothing except a few minutes of your time. If I have follow-up questions or if I don't think this program is a fit, I'll let you know. But if any part of you thinks this could be a fit, please feel free to apply. Also, don't hesitate to reach out and ask any questions you have: jessica@jessicarix.com.