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Travel With Purpose.

Create With Intention.

Adventure Artists International is a creative community for artists, photographers, travelers, and curious minds who believe exploring the world and sharing our creativity can make a positive difference.

We discover adventures worth sharing, connect with people who inspire us, and celebrate the power of art to support conservation, communities, and meaningful change.

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Our Mission

“To inspire positive change through creativity, connection, conservation, and shared adventures.”

We believe travel can open our eyes, art can tell powerful stories, and meaningful connections can inspire us to make a difference..

What We're Here to Do

Adventure Artists International exists to help artists turn travel and creativity into something that truly gives back—to places, people, and the planet.

We do this in two connected ways:

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1. Adventures Worth Sharing

We're going places. Come along!

We're two artists and friends who love exploring the world, discovering new cultures, photographing wildlife, and finding meaningful ways to connect with people and nature.

When we find a destination that inspires us, we bring together experiences we'd love to have ourselves, collaborate with independent destination specialists, and invite fellow adventurers to join us.

We're not your tour guides. We're fellow travelers, excited to discover, photograph, create, and experience the journey right alongside you.

Each adventure is an opportunity to:

  • Explore extraordinary places with like-minded travelers.

  • Discover art, wildlife, culture, and local traditions.

  • Connect with independent local guides and destination experts who know their communities best.

  • Learn about conservation and community initiatives when meaningful opportunities are available.

  • Return home with new perspectives, friendships, and creative inspiration.

Independent travel providers and local operators deliver the guided activities, transportation, accommodations, and other destination services identified for each adventure.

Think of it as traveling with friends who share your curiosity about the world.

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You don't have to travel halfway around the world to make a difference through art.

Adventure Artists International is also a place for creative people who want to connect, share ideas, discover opportunities, and find ways to use their talents for good.

Through our community, we encourage artists to:

  • Share creative projects and meaningful stories.

  • Discover grants, contests, exhibitions, and artist residency opportunities.

  • Connect and collaborate with like-minded creatives.

  • Explore responsible storytelling and conservation through art.

  • Celebrate creative projects that contribute to positive change.

Because impact doesn't require a passport. Just inspiration and the desire to do something with it.

2. Creativity that Makes a Difference

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Our Roots and Values

Adventure Artists International was built from years of hands-on experience at the intersection of art, travel, conservation, and community.

Community Outreach

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Animal and Land Conservation

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Bringing Artists Together

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The Adventure Artists Collective

The Collective helps creatives connect, share work, grow ethically, and access opportunities rooted in impact.

Inside the collective, members can:

  • Connect with like-minded creatives

  • Share work, ideas, questions, and experiences

  • Learn about responsible travel and creative impact

  • Get early access to future trips, collaborations, and opportunities

  • Collective members also have access to personalized travel planning support—ideal for artists who want to travel independently while staying aligned with ethical, budget-conscious, and impact-driven choices.

We welcome creatives at every stage—whether you’re just beginning, finding your way back, or ready to use your art to help shape the world.

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Our Team

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April is an established artist focused on art as a vehicle for positive change. She also runs Howland Studios, where her work explores connection, creativity, and creative community building.

Co-Founder | Artist | Community Builder

April Howland

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Susan Richey

Susan is a creative entrepreneur whose work centers on nature, travel, and meaningful impact. She leads Good Focused, a creative studio dedicated to intentional storytelling and visual adventures.

Co-Founder | Photographer | Visual Storyteller
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Ready to Join the Journey?

Philartripy—n. The desire to travel with purpose and use your art to raise awareness, inspire connection, and support meaningful impact through creativity.

Be a part of a creative community with purpose.

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