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A place to land for artist of all mediums

About this Space

A place to land for artists of all mediums.

A creative life can be one of the most gratifying experiences in the world—and also incredibly stressful and lonely. We feel deeply and overthink often. At our best, we pour these things into the work. But sometimes the work isn’t enough, and we need to talk through our experiences with people who speak the same language.

This Space is for artists of all mediums who need a community for support.
Here, we talk through our experiences without judgment and without the pressure to have answers. It’s a place to share your story without interruption or unsolicited takes. It's also a place to gain insight from fellow artists and remember that we’re not navigating this alone.

Our conversations aren’t limited to the work itself. This Space also holds the realities that shape an artist’s life: relationships, money, identity, burnout, success, and starting over. Because all of it affects how and why we make art.

This Space is for you if:
* you make art seriously, even when it’s hard to explain why
* you’ve tried to put everything into the work, but sometimes need to talk it out
* you’ve felt isolated in your creative life, regardless of your level of success
* you want honest conversation without advice, fixes, or platitudes
* you’re looking to listen as much as you want to speak


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Meet the Keeper

Vanessa is a Los Angeles-based artist and recovering hot mess. She's spent a good portion of her life getting in her own way, navigating depression, a complicated relationship with alcohol, and the many creative ways we convince ourselves we're fine when we're anything but.

Along the way, she's learned that 


Reach out to the Keeper: vanessa@totem.org
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