“ Love the arts and would love to find the motivation to be artistic more often. Looking forward to getting together and meeting other like-minded artists. ”

“ Hi my name is Gre I would like to find people to share my poems with, as well as common interests. Maybe one day share my work at spoken word contests. Even publish my writings as well. ”

“ Just moved into the area, a writer, musician, and pastor. Looking to connect to other creative folks. ”

“ As a freelancer I often feel I'm writing in a cave and would love to get together with other journalists and talk shop. I write about news of national interest and travel. I'm always looking for story ideas and new clients. www.lynnwaddell.com ”

“ I'm looking forward to meeting other people who are interested in oil and acrylic painting as well as exhibiting their artwork. ”

“ To meet other artists and enjoy their art work as well. I would like to start with local artists since it is my first meetup. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because our three small friends need to meet other friends! We'd like to too - recently moved to St. Petersburg. ”

“ I am hoping eventually to meet musicians to jam with and learn from. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's a chance at new activities and a chance to meet new friends. I live in ny part of the year and winter in florida...i'm looking for friends in florida for activities starting in January ”

“ I want local Craft Sellers Meetups because I WOULD LOVE TO MEET OTHER CRAFTERS IN MY AREA. ”

“ I am looking for spirital growth and just to be with like minded people ”

“ I am someone who has been in Tampa for five years, and finding culture here is a hard thing to find. I would love to meet creative people who share the ability to create out of thin air. Or just the love of doing that. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to network with other writers. I would like this to be a place of encouragement and a source of comfort to all. Hopefully it will be a place where we can share our love of writing and learn from each other. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i love poetry ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy people who have similar interests to myself. Really am hoping to just have some friends over the internet. ”

“ Hi, I'm Phil Jones and I grew up in Sarasota. went to Ringling from 1985-1989. I have been an animator with Disney and a freelance illustrator. ”

“ I'm interested in the potential inspiration to be derived from socializing with others of my particular creative, artistic bent. Are you bent? ”

“ I want local Art Meetups because I should like to interact with local artists ”

“ I want local Poetry Meetups because everyone needs to hear new things so everyone that knows of something happening email me!!! now!! do it now! scuttle hurry! ”

“ I want local Painter Meetups because I, like most artists, feed off of the ideas, ideals and enthusiasm other artists have for making beautiful visual statements. A meeting of the minds so to speak. ”

“ I want local Figure Drawing Meetups because I paint & model ”

“ Wanting to meet other like minded people for friendship and healing :) ”

“ AW is a great book and workshop. Email me and let me know what area of town you live in, and hopefully we can set up a meeting time and get a couple more people to join. I am a past journalist & live just north of Tampa. ”

“ I love Barnie's, perhaps even better than Starbuck's. I've never been to this one before, though, plus it's pretty far for me too. If I can find it, I will be there. ”

“ This is my third try at working through the Artist's Way. With much encouragement from family, I am going to design school in the spring and really need to re-ignite some of my creative fire. I am hoping to gain alot from the book and your support! ”

“ Hi: I am a visual artist, writer and have a degree in theater, having performed in NYC. I have a young child, so I have not worked on any artistic projects in a few years. I am beginning the Artists Way and hope to find support with this group. ”