LCWS Alumni Update
An Interview with Ariel Burgess
When were you at LCWS, and what is one memory you have from your time here?
'92-'01 (K-8th) I liked playing in the woods with my friends the best.
What is the bravest thing you've done since you left?
Believed, even when others said it was crazy or impossible.
What are you doing now that you love?
Working on building an art career.
What do you do to relax?
Dance to live music and hike with my dog.
Where do you live? What do you like about it?
I am living in Western MA for now, mostly by accident, but I love the people.
Who are the people (and animals) you live with?
I live with my beautiful pup, who is almost 8, and a great roommate.
What are you reading right now?
I just started reading Driven to Extinction by Dr. Richard Pearson for my current project. I am also reading The Fools Progress by Edward Abbey.
Anything else you want to share?
I am an environmental artist. Right now I’m working on a project exploring how climate change exacerbates biodiversity loss around the world. I’m interested in making science accessible to a wider audience and raising awareness about global extinction rates. The work is called We Are All In This Together.
Learn more about Ariel’s art, and donate toward her current project:
