Through performance, writing and travel, Nicole C.W. Gruter, MFA, blends creativity with her fascination about how we own “stuff.” As the owner of organizing business Positive Space, she uses her expertise to help clients organize their homes.

Gruter is also an event creator and coordinator, music venue bartender and voice-over volunteer for local radio stations WVMO and WORT. Exploring Wisconsin, snowshoeing, and concerts with friends help recharge her batteries and provide her with inspiration.