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WE BELIEVE

Every person is an artist with untapped creative potential

Tending to your mental, spiritual, and physical well-being clears the way for creative flow

Aligning your inner world with your creative process leads to authentic work and artistic breakthroughs

Activating the creative channel that lives within each human supports collective liberation and healing

At CHANNEL, we believe that every person is an artist, carrying within them a well of untapped creative potential. Creativity is not reserved for a select few—it is an innate human ability that thrives when nurtured and given space to grow. Our philosophy centers on the belief that unlocking this potential requires not just honing technical skills, but also tending to the mind and body as integral parts of the creative process.
The flow of creativity is deeply connected to our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. By cultivating mindfulness, engaging in self-care, and addressing the mental blocks that inhibit expression, we open ourselves to the fullness of our creative channel. When the mind is clear and the body is cared for, creativity can move freely, allowing each individual’s unique gifts to emerge.

Through our programs, we encourage artists to explore the relationship between their inner world and their creative output. We believe that tending to the whole self—mind, body, and spirit—creates the conditions necessary for authentic artistic expression and meaningful breakthroughs. Creativity is a process of discovery, healing, and connection, and at CHANNEL, we are committed to helping artists embrace this holistic approach to unlock their true potential.


Hello,

My name is Ash. I’m an artist, educator, and qualitative researcher. With over a decade spent in professional creative services, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges that artists face in developing their creative voice. I am invested in de-centering capitalist frameworks from the creative process and making space for spiritually-centered, generative practices. I founded CHANNEL to provide programs and resources that inspire all people to create what is most authentic to them.


I understand that artists require more than just technical instruction—they need mentorship, peer-to-peer collaboration, and opportunities to push their work beyond its current boundaries. Our programs provide inclusive, collaborative, process-driven spaces dedicated to each individual’s authentic creative growth.

Thank you for being here.




Ash Scrivener [she/they]
CHANNEL Founder




FRAMEWORKS

CHANNEL is dedicated to de-centering colonial narratives in art-making and is built upon a mission to promote the inherent value of creativity beyond capitalist frameworks, fostering an inclusive, joyful community centered around creative expression. 

Guided by the principles of inclusivity, joy, community engagement, and sustainability, the organization offers diverse programs including hands-on workshops, culturally rich courses, and collaborative community projects that emphasize storytelling and shared experiences. 

Curriculum development involves a collaborative design process with community members and artists, focusing on the process of making over the final product. 

We work to ensure economic accessibility through sliding scale fees and scholarships.

Program evaluation through participant feedback and community impact assessments help shape and improve our offerings, while partnerships with local artists and educational institutions enrich our programs. 

CHANNEL highlights the stories of everyday creatives to form a dynamic space that evolves our collective exploration of what it means to be an artist.




PARTNERSHIPS

CHANNEL is currently in the process of forming partnerships with aligned initiatives and organizations operating within the Hudson Valley + New York regions. 




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