MilspoFAN is an inclusive network that will not tolerate racism, hate, or discrimination. As artists and human beings, we know that a broad spectrum of voices makes us better, smarter, and stronger. As an organization, we have a platform to make a change. In response to the Black Lives Matter movement and in light of …
Doubt in ourselves can sometimes hold us back, but painter and military spouse Sidra Hassan-Brown paints through fears and self-consciousness. Inspired by the strong women in her life, she discovers her own strengths in each piece of art she creates. MilspoFAN: Tell us a little about yourself, your journey as a military spouse, and where …
Crafting this follow-up guest post on MilspoFAN was a stellar way to reflect on my creative journey and share some enthusiasm for a hopeful future. Fate bought me a ticket for a two-year-long rollercoaster ride with the crazy pandemic-loop-de-loop that we’re all on, thrown in for free. I celebrated my 50th birthday right after the …
Hello fellow Mil Spouse artists. I am so honored to be back writing to you all again and I hope that everyone is doing well during these uncertain times. Creating art for many of us is an incredible outlet during times of difficulty. As a dancer, however we have all been forced to think and …
A.C. Williams is an Army Spouse and dancer who has danced in response to change since her teenage years. She shares how dance can be transformative in positive ways to combat all the ways life attempts to transform us negatively. MilspoFAN: Tell us a little about yourself, your journey as a military spouse, and where …
Has this COVID year changed you? Hi everyone! Has this been a weirdly memorable year or what? I really thought that pandemics were only things your granny hinted at quietly, too awful to recall and speak of out loud. And here we are in the middle of one. I for one am looking forward to …
Once in a while, things just “click!” Our July interviewee, photographer Heather K. Purdy, shares with us her beautiful images – forged when a flash of inspiration lights up the studiously honed canvas of her craft. With agility, talent, and hard work Heather has built a business in fine art photography and client portraiture while …
Hello MilSpoFan Community! What a pleasure to have the chance to share with you again… As I sit down at my desk, I can’t help but notice a pile of journals, rehearsal schedules, and other papers that wasn’t here at this time last year. In fact, the desk wasn’t here either – in the living …
Air Force spouse Mikael Marburger shares the spiritual and creative connections between her poetry writing and Yoga practice. In the ever-changing chaos of military life, finding a peaceful place for reflection is essential. MilspoFAN: Tell us a little about yourself, your journey as a military spouse, and where you are today. Mikael: I was born and raised …
Hey y’all! What a year, huh?I’m excited that I continue getting asked to come back as a guest for MilspoFAN! I really love this community of artists and I’m so honored to simply be considered among them. Since my guest post last year quite a bit has happened, but funny enough, most of that occurred …