Corey Frey is a multi-disciplinary artist, poet, art educator, husband and father of two children. He and his wife currently live in Frederick, Maryland where he works at a local non-profit Art Center and leads The Well Collaborative — a community dedicated to recognizing the creative potential in the people they share their lives with.

In his artwork, Corey finds inspiration in nature and the interconnectedness of all things. He enjoys playing with language, color, shadow, light and much more.

In this interview we talk about Corey’s life as a creative and artist, his relationship with art, and how he supports and builds community with and for fellow artists.

In this episode you'll learn:

What Corey does
His art career streamlining into one
Life as a studio artist
The pressure on artists and making a choice
Importance of building a creative community
Different kinds of artists
Where Corey’s optimism comes from
People around him and their different stories
Corey’s relationship with being an artist
Art becoming dormant and then restarting it
Rediscovering himself through art
Corey’s definition of being a pastor
What art means to him
Corey’s creative process
Supporting other artists
Fostering and nurturing a community
The significance of play: an intentional space
Balancing paid work and creative work
Making good choices and taking chances
Nobody has it figured out— don’t believe social media!
Corey’s interpretation of calling — entertain your curiosities
Trusting and following sensibilities
Systems and guidelines are tools, not the answer

Show notes at: https://themeaningmovement.com/corey

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