We interviewed multidisciplinary artist Heidi Grace Acuña, asking questions exploring their journey teaching across Seattle and the lessons they learned helping them succeed. They have appeared all over Seattle and will be having upcoming showcases at Seattle Center with Artists at the Center: Spin the Look and at AXIS gallery for Still in Our Feels, both this Thursday, March 14.
(he/they) Originally from Hawai’i, Michael now works in Seattle as an Organizational Change Management Advisor for the City of Seattle creating plans to support employees impacted by technology. Michael also works as a commercial actor within the PNW market venturing into theatrical work. He volunteers as a director for a non-profit organization, The Teacher Fund, raising money to resource low-income schools in the PNW with school supplies needed to succeed within and beyond the classroom. Michael has been highly involved in civics through his career, even joining the presidential campaign trail and winning Iowa for Pete Buttigieg. Michael has a passion for equitable opportunity and a sense of belonging for youth and young adults, especially as they may find a space in the performing and visual arts.
