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From our community—
“As a figurative oil painter who began working seriously in 2019, I was still finding my footing when I discovered Juniper Rag through a call for art in 2022. At the time, I was submitting to the occasional local show and navigating the art world with more questions than answers. Juniper Rag changed that.
Their platform opened doors I hadn’t imagined, from gaining collectors in Newton, Worcester, Boston, and Newport, to building lasting relationships with artists across the globe. What sets Juniper Rag apart is not just their reach, but their heart. The support and guidance I received from how to approach submissions, to articulating my work, to navigating social media and applications was generous, strategic, and deeply human.
Their curatorial vision is on fire. I’ve watched their exhibitions evolve with increasing depth and sophistication, culminating in the current show Delirium, a cinematic, emotionally charged triumph that’s their best yet.
Michelle and Payal, the visionary co-founders, have created more than a publication or a platform. They’ve built a community. One that is ambitious yet inclusive, high-level yet grounded in real connection. I now count them as friends, and I’m endlessly grateful for the role they’ve played in my growth as an artist.
If you’re an Artist looking for a place that sees your potential and helps you rise into it, Juniper Rag is that place.”
— Simone Scholes, Artist from Mansfield, Massachusetts
“Once again, I am wowed by your creative energy, fabulous projects and enthusiastic support for artists. Also gobsmacked by your very kind descriptions of my work. Many thanks.”
— Kathryn Shagas, Artist from Belfast, Maine ❤️
“Working with Juniper Rag to curate an art collection at Spectrum Health Systems did not just provide us with a beautiful collection of art, it transformed our space into a place of healing and connection. The Call for Art for Artists Touched by Addiction reached a broad range of artists and the resulting curated collection has created such meaning and purpose for our staff, for the broader community, and most importantly those that we support in our program. The art pieces create a lasting opportunity for beauty and hope for all who view them. I would highly suggest any program creating spaces of support, recovery and healing consider partnering with Juniper Rag for a collaborative art installation. The impact of personal, original art rooted in purpose aligns perfectly with our mission of building better lives, one step (and one art piece) at a time.”
— Lisa Blanchard, MA, LMHC, Pronouns: she, her, hers, Chief Clinical Officer, Spectrum Health Systems
“I am a professional visual artist working full time since 2014 and living on Skidaway Island, Georgia. I had met Robin Reynolds in the MFA Grad Program at SCAD (Savannah) and we reconnected about 8 years ago on Instagram. Robin is a highly successful painter living and working in Massachusetts and told me about a start-up mag called Juniper Rag. I responded to an open call and was received nicely with all the appropriate write-ups, advocacy, and social media plugs. At this point in my career, I was only interested in competitions and museum shows that were regional...not galleries. Sales were limited and word of mouth. As I moved forward I started expanding to connecting to national Galleries in Florida, Colorado, Memphis, Hilton Head and now California. Juniper Rag became the impetus to measure audience response to my work and through that encouraged me to branch out and even focus on more specific content. They always featured my upcoming shows and new work consistently on Social Media as well. The Magazine founders have always been outstanding advocates for the Arts and their reach extends to the West Coast and beyond. I have become Instagram "friends" with several of the artists featured on Juniper Rag. The editors also did a piece on a Residency I attended in Ireland, which became sort of an international outreach. I am pretty proactive in my approach for new audiences and Juniper Rag has been the positive impetus to make many of those needed connections. My relationship with Juniper Rag and the founders has been very organic, but also something I highly value and treasure. It will be very interesting to see where they and their audience go from here."
— Randy Akers, Artist from Skidaway Island, Georgia. Image: Simon BeckmanDonations Impact Our Sustainability
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