The upstate New York animator behind The Aura of Upstate on turning a podcast into an animated show — and making great films with no studio behind him.
Hundreds of Hudson Valley creatives and small business owners gathered at Scenic Hudson's Northside Hub for a magical evening.
Nearly 300 people joined ConnectHV's first outdoor meetup at Water Street Market in New Paltz for food, drinks, and Hudson Valley community connections.
Lauren works with Mission Driven Finance, an impact investment firm using finance as a tool for change. With nearly two decades of experience and a Bard MBA in Sustainability, she brings an entrepreneurial spirit and deep commitment to justice, equity, and community empowerment. She serves on the Advisory Board of Kingston Common Futures and has supported inclusive financing initiatives for underserved communities.
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Painter, former / future writer, gardener...
Aaron is a photographer whose work is rooted in a clean, restrained aesthetic and a reverence for the interplay of light and form. He studied photography in SF, where his approach was shaped by the city’s design culture, with an emphasis on authenticity and observation. After relocating to New York, he began working with design-forward brands including Crate & Barrel, Design Within Reach, and Heller Furniture. His work bridges photography and design, focusing on materiality and proportion.
