Originally from Japan, Mitsuko makes creations out of clay, pen, and paper, and often experiments with new mediums. Animals, nature, and plants are Mitsuko’s favorite motifs. Her clay creations are thrown on a wheel and some by hand and always uses food safe glaze....
Jose Orantes is a Guatemalan artist and creator of “fun animal hats”. He moved to Seattle in 1978, and has done exhibits in Washington, Chicago, San Francisco, and other cities around the country. Some of his work is also exhibited in parts of Central and South...
Magpie Mouse Studios is a small batch jewelry company with designs inspired by the Pacific Northwest. Owner Sarah Meranda calls herself an “accidental jeweler” – she started working in metal, fell in love with small scale metal work, and moved on to receive a...
Sasa Bellah is the owner of Firewoman Studio, where they create unique artwork, ancestral stories, and healing ways through totemic carving and sacred geometry. Sasa began their business to empower themselves and others through the healing power of art. It is a way of...
As the new Director of Development and Communications, one of my favorite aspects of the role is sharing the work our clients are doing. From concept to launch, it is an honor to witness every client's journey. Although...who better to tell their story than the client...
This time of year at Ventures is cozy, festive and connected. Our office is decorated with tinsel and bows, and fully stocked with homemade goodies to share. Our team is meeting with clients, donors, volunteers and partners at local businesses to let them know how...
¡El 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre es el mes de la Herencia Latinx/Hispana! En Ventures nos esforzamos para centrar y celebrar nuestra comunidad. Para celebrar y honrar este mes, vamos a presentar a miembros de la comunidad Ventures y compartiremos sus historias y...