“The artist is not a special kind of person; rather each person is a special kind of artist.” ~ Ananda Coomaraswamy
It’s what we’re all looking for – a way to find our art, our own unique expression of who we are, where we belong, and why. I believe we are born with our art within us and the purpose of our days is to bring it to life, in full color, for all the world to see.
Our karma and our dharma, our path, is our art. Where does it go? Who will share our path with us? How far does it extend and what shape will it take? These are all questions that we have the freedom and responsibility to answer clearly, succinctly, and authentically. And if we don’t answer these questions for ourselves, then someone else will do it for us.
Don’t let anyone steal your thunder. Go out there and claim the life that is yours. It is a celebration of who we are on the very deepest of levels. We are our art, and our art is made along the path we build.
The short of it:
Writer. Health, education, and art advocate. Theater and film producer. Visual artist. Product geek. Proud alumnae of the University of Pennsylvania (BA) and the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia (MBA). Inspired by ancient wisdom & modern tech. Proliferator of goodness. Opener of doors. Friend to animals. Fan of creative work in all its wondrous forms. I use my business skills to create passion projects that build a better world. I’ve been called the happiest New Yorker, and I try hard to live up to that title every day.
The long of it:
My career has stretched across Capitol Hill, Broadway theatre, education, nonprofit fundraising, health and wellness, and Fortune 500 companies in retail, media, entertainment, technology, and financial services. I’ve been a product developer and product manager, theater manager, strategic consultant, marketer, voice over artist, , teacher, and fundraiser. I use my business and storytelling to support and sustain passion projects that build a better world. In every experience, I’ve used my sense of and respect for elegant design to develop meaningful products, services, programs, and events.
While building a business career, I also built a strong portfolio as a journalist, novelist, freelance writer, interviewer, presenter, and public speaker. My writing has appeared in The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, PBS.org, Boston.com, Royal Media Partners publications, and The Motley Fool on a wide range of topics including business, technology, science, health, education, culture, and lifestyle. I have also been an invited speaker at SXSW, Teach for America, Avon headquarters, Games for Change, NYU, Columbia University, Hunter College, and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. The first book in my young adult book series, Emerson Page and Where the Light Enters, was acquired by a publisher and launched in November 2017. I’m currently working on the second book in the series.
A recovering multi-tasker, I’m equally at home in front of my Mac, on my yoga mat, walking my rescue dog, Phineas, traveling with a purpose, or practicing the high-art of people watching. I also cut up small bits of paper and put them back together as a collage artist.
My company:
I’m bringing together all of my business and creative career paths as the Founder of Double or Nothing Media:
• I craft products, programs, and projects that make a difference;
• I build the business plans that make what I craft financially sustainable;
• I tell the stories that matter about the people, places, and products that inspire me.
Follow my adventures on Twitter at https://twitter.com/christanyc and Instagram at https://instagram.com/christarosenyc.
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3 thoughts on “Leap: We the Artists, the Pathmakers”
For me my art is how I wash my face, how I think, how I speak, my handwriting, and how I feel about sky and stars and love. Maybe I’m and art itself of some greater artise. but myself amuses me 🙂
Christa Avampato 
For me my art is how I wash my face, how I think, how I speak, my handwriting, and how I feel about sky and stars and love. Maybe I’m and art itself of some greater artise. but myself amuses me 🙂
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Such a good motivation-booster Christa! Brilliant post for a bright and warm day 🙂 Thanks for this
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So glad it was helpful, Nikita. We’re all looking for our art, right?!
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