Most mornings at Pouls.of.art don’t start with a grand creative revelation.
They usually start with checklists and agendas.

I handle the events sector at Pouls.of.art — which means I’m involved in almost everything that happens before, during, and after a workshop. From ideating new formats to finalising supplies, assigning team members, briefing them, figuring out backups, negotiating (begging) with vendors, doing dry runs, managing client expectations, checking for missing brushes, double-checking canvases and paints — it’s a bit of everything. Some of it is loud and visible. A lot of it happens quietly in the background.

A single workshop is never just a few hours on a weekend. It’s often weeks of prep, communication, coordination, and care. I’ve come to love the rhythm of it — that quiet moment before an event where everything is packed and ready, the slight nervous energy when the first participant walks in, and that shared satisfaction when people leave feeling proud of what they made.

There’s also the backend chaos — spreadsheets, delivery tracking, mood boards, team rotas, packing nights with too many Sharpies and not enough boxes. We run simulations to make sure things don’t fall apart on the day. Sometimes, they still do. But we’ve built a team that knows how to roll with it, problem-solve, and somehow make it all work — with humor, kindness, and an unspoken code of “we’ve got this.”

And while I’m technically in charge of events, the role is much more blended than that. I’m also involved in team management, brainstorming sessions, planning for future directions, and generally helping build this beautiful, sometimes chaotic, but deeply meaningful little world we’ve created here.

One of the things I value most is how much trust and ownership we get. The work is intense, but we’re allowed to do it with our personalities intact. There’s space for structure and spontaneity. For professionalism and the occasional playlist war at the office. I don’t think that balance exists in most places — but somehow, here, it does.

Being part of Pouls.of.art from the early days has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. I’ve grown here. I’ve messed up here. I’ve learned more than I expected — about events, people, art, and myself. There’s a kind of satisfaction in building something with your hands, your head, and your heart all at once.

And yes, some days are long. Some days are stressful.
But even on the busiest days, when we’re running between venues or handling five events in a weekend, I always go to bed with the feeling that I’m doing something that matters — something I genuinely care about.

This is, without question, the best job I’ve ever had.
And if you’re reading this, whether as a team member, participant, or someone curious about what we do — I just want to say thank you. For being a part of this story, in whatever way you are.