Portraits in Creativity
byLet the artistic journeys of four Madison-area women inspire your own.
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Sarah Krajewski: Empowering Expression
byKrajewski’s colorful approach earned her the Wisconsin Art Education Association’s Teacher of the Year in 2019 and more than 37,000 followers on her Instagram account.
Angela Johnson: Finding Meaning in Memory
byAngela Johnson grew up in Madison, leaving the city to attend Coe College and work as an art teacher in Houston, before returning to earn a master’s degree in art education and an MFA with a focus on photography at UW–Madison.
Sharon L. Bjyrd: Painting a Bigger Picture
byArt had always held a place in Sharon L. Bjyrd’s life, but it wasn’t until she was diagnosed with a chronic illness in 2012 that there was space for it to take on a more prominent role.
Maria Amalia: Stitching Connections
byMaria Amalia has cultivated a passion for working with women, sharing stories and experimenting with papermaking and fiber.
2023 Women to Watch
byOur 12 Women to Watch represent individuals who are community changemakers, leaders and creative thinkers with ideas that can shape entire industries.
Mercury Stardust: The Empowering DIYer
byMercury Stardust calls herself a virtual maintenance technician and something of a self-help guide. It may seem like an unusual combination, but it’s a space she thrives in.
Yimmuaj Yang: The Steward for BIPOC Farmers
bySince Yimmuaj Yang joined Groundswell Conservancy in 2020, she’s closed the gap between non-white farmers and available farmland.
Erica Halverson: The Actor-Artist Educator
byAs a self-professed “artist academic,” arts educator, author and podcast host Erica Halverson says two tenets guide her work.
Areli Estrada: The Smile-Maker
by“I have lived in Mexico, L.A. and Green Bay … Madison is so unique because of its ability to bring people together and work collaboratively. I have a lot of support, and there are large and influential Black and Latino communities here. That’s why we are able to get so many things done,” says Areli Estrada, executive director of Affordable Dental Care.
