Creative Natives

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.

michaelkocinskisjournal.blogspot.com

toledopoetrymuseum.blogspot.com

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Other Featured Creative Natives


Dean Tartaglia

Dean Tartaglia
Musician

Streetspun Yarnbombing

Streetspun Yarnbombing
Crafter/Yarnbomber

Montana Miller

Montana Miller
Professional Skydiver/Professor of Popular Culture

David Picciuto

David Picciuto
Woodworker, Photographer, Musician

Danielle Herrera

Danielle Herrera
Fabrics artist

Tara Lyn Armstrong

Tara Lyn Armstrong
Self-Proclaimed Mayor, writer, event organizer

Timothy Gaewsky

Timothy Gaewsky
Artist, Founder/President, Art Handler

Steven J. Athanas

Steven J. Athanas
Curmudgeon Extraordinaire 

Barry Whittaker

Barry Whittaker
Assistant Professor of Art / Maker and Doer of Things



Mr.Taylor



Mr.Taylor
Co-Founder of Devicious!/ Design Director at SillyBrandz Global / Verso Group/ Illustrator/ Designer/ Sketcher/ Doodler/ Collector/ Foodie/ Picture-taker 

Jerry Gray

Jerry Gray
Multi-media Artist, Gallery Owner

Rachel Richardson

Rachel Richardson
Cultural Activist, Community Organizer, Musician, Writer

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