Toledo is full of vibrant, inspiring individuals making a difference through their work and pastimes. From artists and musicians to activists and entrepreneurs, our Creative Natives section highlights those who add a most important element to a cultured community. We hope these profiles encourage participation, inspiration and collaboration within and around Toledo.
Michael Kocinski
Poet at Large, Aspiring Illustrator
06/19/2013
Creative Native Michael Kocinski has a number of reasons to celebrate. This recently married poet works on his own prose, collaborates with other local writers on the annual Jack Kerouac memorial reading, and tutors students of all ages in creative writing. While he currently resides in Ida, Michigan with his family, Michael is an influential member of the literary arts scene. Read more about this writer's life and aspirations.
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Other Featured Creative Natives
Mr.Taylor
Co-Founder of Devicious!/ Design Director at SillyBrandz Global / Verso Group/ Illustrator/ Designer/ Sketcher/ Doodler/ Collector/ Foodie/ Picture-taker
- Toledo Symphony
- Toledo Lucas County Public Library
- Metroparks of the Toledo Area
- TARTA Transportation
- Toledo Museum of Art
- University of Toledo
- Owens Community College
- Toledo Choose Local
- Toledo Botanical Garden
- Toledo Zoo
- Bowling Green State University
- Toledo Repertoire Theatre
- Toledo Opera
- Arts Commission of Greater Toledo
- Stranahan Theater
- Toledo Mud Hens
- Westfield Franklin Park Mall
- The Shops at Levis Commons
- Lourdes College
- Cedar Point
- Toledo Farmer's Market
