The Art You Were Made For.

A love letter to you, by you.

I present to you a testament to you in your truest form, within your art. A celebration of your journey and triumphs – the moments that shaped you and the breakthroughs that defined you. It’s the essence of everything you’ve been and everything you're becoming.  A love letter fully written by you, for you — The Art YOU Were Made For.

A documentation of the art of individuality. The art of becoming and the art of being.

This is for the artists, the makers, the doers, the people that have tried to fit all of themselves in a box that was never meant to hold them. This is for the people that are ready to greet themselves again. To invite back the parts of self that were left at the doors of society’s conformation.

The Documentary.

This project is a video and photo documentary to hold all of who you are. Our selected group of individuals will reflect stories across a multitude of backgrounds, showcase diverse individuality and empower you to show up for yourself in a new light. The video portion of our documentary will highlight individuals’ stories, while the images will act as visual poetry; aiming to capture the raw beauty in each of us.

There is no fee to participate in this project.

Project Commitments

Community Night, March 22nd 2025 6-8pm in Minneapolis. Documentation Days, March 29th 2025 and March 30th 2025 in Minneapolis.

We ask all participants to ensure their availability and commitment to these dates prior to submitting.

All participants will be asked to write a Love Letter to Self. This will be filmed but is not required to be shared. This is solely for you, whether or not you want to share it with others we’ll leave up to you. This letter will be your intention to self, your promises and your voice. Let all past parts of self hear you and all future parts hold you. We believe in the power of vulnerability. When you give yourself permission to show up, you give others the strength to do the same. Lean into it if it calls to you.

During our documentation days, each participant will be in studio with our team for one hour. We will film an interview-style video giving your voice a platform to be heard and your story a place to be held. We will photograph you and provide three images in return. One portrait and two images that capture your expression of self. There will be no set design, no artificial lighting, no retouching, no wardrobe requirements or shot-list. The studio will be your blank canvas. Come as you are, or however you want to be. We aim to strip back all labels and conformality, and photograph you at your truest, simplest state. To provide you with a mirror to come back to yourself. Although we have a timeframe, we want to allow you to move at your own pace. This will be a slow and intentional space to allow you to sink into the emotions you wish to embody. No rush. No expectations.

Community Expectations

If you submit to be a part of this you are committing to creating a safe, empowering and welcoming space for all people of all backgrounds, expressions, genders, races and ages.

Submissions are now closed. Thank you.