Highwater Sage Studio is community-centered and welcomes people from many backgrounds. You do not need to identify as an artist to be involved. If you care about creativity, place-based learning, land, story, or community, there is space for you here.

No. We value lived experience, curiosity, and care just as much as formal education or credentials. Contributors participate in many different ways depending on interest, capacity, and project needs.

Contributions may include creative work, writing, research, design, photography, education support, planning, building, reviewing materials, or offering guidance. Roles are flexible and may change from project to project.

No. Highwater Sage Studio provides educational and creative materials, but it is not a state-approved curriculum provider and does not offer formal certification or degrees.

Some projects may include paid opportunities, stipends, or revenue sharing, while others are collaborative or volunteer-based. Details vary by project and are always discussed clearly in advance.

Projects are guided through collaboration, review, and multiple perspectives. Advisors and collaborators help ensure work is thoughtful, accurate, accessible, and aligned with shared values.

Yes. Highwater Sage Studio collaborates with individuals, educators, families, and community groups when projects align with our mission and capacity.

Use the contact form to share a little about yourself and what you’re interested in. There is no obligation — reaching out simply opens the door to conversation.