As one of my favorite shops in Raleigh, I am BEYOND excited to share that J Sanders Sudio Color Catchers are now available for sale at Deco Raleigh! Highlighting the best local and independent brands, Deco Raleigh has a variety of products ranging from home decor and art prints, to candles, clothes, and gifts for any occasion.
Read MoreYellow House RVA /
I was honored to have been asked by The Yellow House RVA to show artwork in their space! From corporate and wellness retreats to family gatherings and parties, this fantastic woman owned space serves as a “gathering place for thoughtful conversation, inspiring ideas and meaningful connections.”
Read MoreCreativity Found Podcast Interview /
Conversations with people who FOUND – or re-found – their CREATIVITY as adults. We explore my guests' childhood experiences of the arts, discuss how they came to the artistic practices they now love and that benefit their whole lives, and consider the barriers to creativity that they experienced between the two. My guests are proponents of visual, written and performing arts, with similarities and wild differences in their experiences. We discuss what it is that people value and gain from their new-found artistic experiences, and how their creative lives enrich their practical, necessary, everyday lives.
Read MoreSertoma Arts Center - Corridor Display /
The Sertoma Arts Center puts a rotating spotlight on local artist in the multiple creative spaces that are used to advocate for and improve access to the arts for people with disabilities. As a space that hosts community conversations, workshops, and hosts events, I am excited to have paintings from my sunrise series welcome visitors to the building!
Read MoreThe Curious Creatrix Podcast /
Recently I had a wonderful conversation on The Curious Creatrix podcast! In this conversation we talk about the journey as an entrepreneurial artist as well as the beauty and importance of community for artists.
Read MoreGarner Performing Arts Center (GPAC) Solo Exhibition (Copy) /
The Garner Performing Arts Center is an intimate 471-seat auditorium located inside of the former Garner High School and is conveniently located in the Historic District of Downtown Garner.
Home to a rotating display of local artistry, the art gallery is located in the main lobby of the Garner Performing Arts Center.
Read MoreBara Bara Community Exhibition /
Diamante Arts & Cultural Center is hosting their annual Bara Bara Community Exhibition and I am proud to have 3 pieces in the show!
Read MoreDurham Art Guild 2023 Member Showcase /
The Durham Art Guild presents the 2023 Members’ Showcase Exhibition at Truist Gallery inside the Durham Arts Council building. This annual exhibition is a submission-free and non-juried opportunity to showcase the work of our talented and valued member artists. This year’s exhibition features over 70 artworks by 70 local/regional member artists working in a variety of mediums and styles.
Read MoreGoldenbelt Artists - Au Community Show /
The artists of Golden Belt are hosting their first Community Show "Au". All art forms are showcased in this display with the goal of puting as much art on the walls as possible! The artwork includes paintings in a variety of media, textiles, sculpture, and jewelry. This is a highly eclectic show of original work by artists with a range of experience, from very experienced to emerging. The show will be up for the month of February!
Read MorePoki Bowl Restaurant Display /
This solo display is on view at Poki Bowl Wake Forest to highlight and showcase local talent the Triangle. The pieces on view were pulled from the Sunrise Series. Bringing color and light into the naturally lit restaurant space, each work radiates energy and vibrantly compliments the color food served at Poki Bowl Wake Forest. Artwork is on view from February 5 - March 27, 2023.
Read MoreReimagine Success Podcast /
This week on Reimagine Success, Melissa and Jesse speak to Jackie Sanders, Visual Artist and Creative Business Mentor, about balancing business with creativity, starting your day with your passion to fuel the rest of your day, and being mindful in your health through exercise, breathing, and meditation..
Read MoreYour 12|30 Podcast /
On this episode, we welcome Jackie to share her story and answer 12 Questions in 30 Minutes.
Read MoreCanvasRebel Magazine /
Covering the mission of J Sanders Studio, the multiple levels of my creative business, advice for building up a social media audience and a lesson that I had to unlearn on my journey, this article was an honor to featured in.
Thank you CanvasRebel for the wonderful article and highlighting my work alongside many other talented creatives!
Read MoreArtspace 12 x 12 Member Showcase /
The 12 x 12 Member Showcase at Artspace celebrates the creativity of the incredible artist community here in North Carolina, AND it's a unique opportunity to add affordable works of original art to your collection or to give as a special gift this holiday season.
Read More2023 Gift Guide /
Download your FREE PDF Gift Guide below and give the gift of colorful art that your loved ones will cherish for years to come! With original art and art products starting at just $5, use this guide to discover colorful pieces that your loved ones will not find anywhere else.
Read MoreArt Of Recovery 2022: Expressions Of Hope /
Addiction is a disease that affects everyone in our community. We all have an acquaintance, co-worker, family member, partner, or friend who has been affected by addiction. After participating in Healing Transitions Art of Recovery Event last fall, I was so thankful that my eyes were opened to the incredible life-changing work that Healing Transitions do on a daily basis.
Read MoreNCMA Shop (Blue Ridge Rd) /
Following an extensive renovation of the NCMA West Building, the unveiling of the new building was joined alongside the unveiling of the new NCMA shop! With fresh products, books, and timeless art, the NCMA shop also chose to keep local talent at the core of the museum and highlight the work of NC artists. J Sanders Studio pieces are included in this display!
Read MoreThe Empowered Creatives Podcast /
Sometimes it's inevitable to hit burnout in your craft. That's what happened to Jackie right after graduating college. But as she settled into her day job, she realized she needed to make time for her art once again. Now she's working from an incredible studio space in Raleigh (ArtSpace), co-creating the Level Up Artists podcast, and launched her own business coaching business for creatives.
Read MoreDurham Art Guild 68th Annual Juried Art Exhibition /
It is an honor to have been selected as a featured artist in the Durham Arts Guild Annual Juried Exhibition.
Read MoreSunrise Series Studio Update - September 14, 2022 /
In this video I give a behind the scenes view of my creative process, discuss variables that I am exploring in my current creative process, and share factors for brining this series together as I am planning ahead for 2 solo exhibitions in 2023.
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