About Us
Mission
Propagate Studio exists as a place for creativity to grow. We operate as an event space, community studio, and maker market where everyone is welcome. We want to offer space for every creative to share themselves with our community while also growing their craft. We believe in respect for each other, our planet, and ourselves. Through creating and experiencing a creative environment it is our hope that everyone who walks through our doors feels inspired, encouraged, and filled with joy.
Sam
My name is Sam Matthews and I am the colorful haired hippie chick behind Propagate Studio. Many of you will know me as the bus gal and owner of Flo (and Frankie!) of Art Across Borders. They are still alive and well, actually, Flo is not well in the sense that she still needs her engine to be replaced, BUT you will get to see if you if you come to the studio because that will be her new home! She will be right inside the studio in all her glory during her sabbatical until her mechanics are taken care of.
While I have loved the mobile business scene, it has been a long time goal of mine to offer a physical space for creatives to come and grow their creativity. When my life took a few crazy turns this year and the opportunity to rent a space became a reality, I knew I had to go for it. I have a degree in Fine Arts but have found myself doing everything but “gallery ready” art. I love the freedom being a creative gives me because I have found that my craft or medium changes as the seasons do and I as I do. This next season I am excited to make my medium about the experience I create within the studio for others.
I have been teaching art and offering creative outlets for folks since before I graduated college. I believe we are all artists and creatives, no matter our age or skill, but sometimes just need the time, space and materials to grow that creativity in whatever medium feels right.
Matt
My amazing, supportive, loving partner, Matt will be around the studio from time to time. He is logical when I’m absurd, calculated to my spontaneous. He will be running video game nights and other cool events in the studio when he isn’t working on his own video game designs.
Heide
This beautiful, ethereal woman is my mamma, Heide. She will be at the studio often with me and I truly wouldn’t be able to make this dream a reality without her. She is the most supportive, fun, creative, and loving person I know. She is a nurse, writer, artist, and mother to all living things she meets. I am happy to share her with everyone who comes through our doors because she is truly a gem and you will be a better person for knowing her.