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On the first Wednesday of each month, expect a new issue offering industry knowledge, community project and talented artists designed to spark your creativity.

There’s so much incredible work happening across the state, and we’re committed to highlighting it all. If you’d like to contribute articles or share your own news, please email us at @ Infomiraclearts.org 

Alys Bednarek

Fine artist, Designer and Photographer  

Bio: Meet Alys Agojia Bednarek, a multidisciplinary artist, designer and photographer whose work radiates cultural pride, vulnerability, and visual storytelling. Alys is the creative force behind Mabed’s Photography & Art, where she explores themes of Black joy, identity, and lived experience through a powerful artistic lens. With a background in Fine Arts, Photography, and Design, along with a minor in Black Feminism and Activism, Alys uses her craft to affirm, uplift, and reclaim narrative space for underrepresented voices.

Her creative journey has taken her from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire to Florence, Italy, where she studied abroad and deepened her connection to her heritage. Inspired by travel, family, and self-exploration, Alys creates prints that are both personal and collective, evoking emotion and reflection. Whether behind the camera or on canvas, she invites us to see the world through her vibrant and intentional perspective.

How to Contact: https://www.instagram.com/alysbednarek/ 

Prof. Insprio’s Mental Health Guide for Artists: Summer Hustle Edition

By Prof. Insprio 

Bzzt. Prof. Insprio here, tuning in just for you marathon-makers. Long-term creative projects can feel like you’re trapped in a time loop—highs, lows, then suddenly you're googling “how to quit your art.” Whether it's an album, a mural, or a months-long commission, it’s easy to lose your center when the finish line keeps moving. The pressure to “keep producing” becomes a mental drain, and if you’re not careful, passion turns to panic.

First tip? Build checkpoints into your creative calendar. Instead of treating your project like one giant monster to conquer, break it into smaller, manageable phases with micro-deadlines. After each phase, give yourself space to review and recalibrate. Ask: Is this still aligned with my vision? Do I need rest before the next sprint? Even a half-day reset can protect you from spiraling into “I’ll never finish” territory.

Second: get back in your body. When your mind starts racing, physical grounding keeps you tethered. Set a recurring stretch reminder. Use a grounding object (a smooth stone, a fidget tool, even a sketch from a friend). And move. A 10-minute walk can break the mental noise. Try the “5-4-3-2-1” technique to reset: name 5 things you see, 4 you feel, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, and 1 you taste. It’s like hit]=\xting the reboot button on your brain.

Need backup? Apps like Insight Timer or Breethe offer free meditations for focus. Try Focusmate if you need an accountability partner to work alongside you virtually. And when you're close to burning out, call on community: groups like Springboard for the Arts or Creative Kuponya can be your lifeline. You're not in this alone and your long game deserves long-term care.

Bzzt. Now go CREATE your own Miracles without running yourself into the ground.

Thank you for reading the May edition of The 1 Minute Miracle!

First, a big thank you to everyone who submitted an article let’s keep this going! You can always reach us at [email protected] to share your work.

And, remember we C.R.E.A.T.E our own Miracles

Xavier Thomas, Founder of MiracleArts