As the executive director of Root Division, a San Francisco-based visual arts nonprofit that connects creativity and community through education, exhibitions, and studio space, fine artist Michelle Mansour has dedicated much of her professional life to helping artists thrive and cultivate their work. Her own paintings investigate the interior world of the body and the overlapping realms of science and metaphysics. Listen in to hear Michelle’s journey to joining Root Division, what her role leading the organization entails, the difficult times the team has faced and overcome, success stories from artists who have gone through the program, and what Michelle has learned about being an artist and supporting artists during her 15 years helming the organization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.