Being:Art was founded by artists/teachers Anne J. Froning and Sean Murphy in 2004.
Our mission is to foster creativity, inspire natural wonder, and create aesthetic works of art. We believe in innate creativity and the power of expression!
We fulfill our mission through interconnected branches of products and services. The product branch is a nontraditional design/build studio dedicated to green practices that primarily creates musical instruments for outdoor classrooms. These instruments are distributed nationwide and foster creativity while connecting children and adults to nature. The service branch provides fusion art experiences in the form of performances, workshops, classes, and residencies.
Being:Art is one of the few companies in the Unites States creating musical instruments for permanent outdoor installation. Our instruments are designed for ease of play by the non-musician and musician alike and they are highlighted as a unique piece of craft-art in outdoor classrooms across the country. The designs and material choices (including sustainably harvested hardwoods) must withstand the rigors of existing in an outdoor environment for years with a minimum amount of maintenance. Since 2006, we have created instruments for outdoor environments in all 50 United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Puerto Rico.
The service branch of Being:Art is unique. Anne and Sean are multidisciplinary artists fusing many art forms. These combinations include dance, music, design, yoga, craft, film, theatre, and more. Our performances, workshops, classes, and residencies seek to inspire others to find and develop their own creativity and self-fulfillment. Contact us to learn more.
Creativity and expression are not priceless. Energy, time, love, and money are all needed to bring creative ideas to fruition!
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