![A picture of Hilary Kern with one of her bright colorful paintings as a backdrop](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d460f_af428f13edfa47269a0d29c9133d8c3f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_323,h_242,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/8d460f_af428f13edfa47269a0d29c9133d8c3f~mv2.jpeg)
Hi, I'm Hilary!
I help artists and creators find their voice and share their gifts through classes, individual and group programs.
I love painting, experimental photography and create dynamic works of art with a focus on vibrant color.
My Story:
I was that kid, who hardly spoke in class and who was terrified to raise my hand.
![A picture of a young girl](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d460f_e0d19b1e33c84705b6fb25442d0580bd~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_219,h_362,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/8d460f_e0d19b1e33c84705b6fb25442d0580bd~mv2.jpeg)
Thanks to my third grade teacher, I became that girl, who stood in front of the class and shared myself unapologetically.
![D5D3F90B-28AC-47AC-82EA-95E6441C612F_1_1](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d460f_5a8df78ca8b044e489794d3b11ffc6c1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_210,h_362,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/D5D3F90B-28AC-47AC-82EA-95E6441C612F_1_1.jpg)
As a young adult, I felt I had to choose between doing what I loved and making a living.
I had a lot of inner conversations like:
"EITHER I'm a starving artist OR a responsible adult"
"EITHER I'm selfish and alone in my artist cave OR I'm part of a community and making a real difference!"
![a picture of Hilary in front of her art in college](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d460f_1e5a31037b444c6181a90685161c1c18~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_367,h_249,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/RenderedImage_JPG.jpg)
It's been a journey to find a way forward where it's possible to do what I love, have a thriving community and take care of myself.
![A picture of Hilary Kern with fellow collaborators holding the Dance For All curriculum](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d460f_2836d4ab6197467f83c10803292a2070~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_316,h_237,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/IMG_3129.jpeg)
![A picture of Hilary Kern holding hands in a circle with her dance program, Dance For All.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d460f_79b45b92029c4a18bda76f60ba26dee6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_388,h_148,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/DSC_4554_edited.jpg)
The journey has gone from leading a community dance program, authoring an arts curriculum, becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist & Art therapist, a certified professional coach, and most recently, an ARTIST!
![2106EFF7-7273-41A3-98B1-0773D7F82EB9_1_1](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d460f_089b8e152fe2436e9448fbde2bfbba6d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_280,h_286,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/2106EFF7-7273-41A3-98B1-0773D7F82EB9_1_1.jpg)