Here are some awesome opportunities I found for all the amazing writers in our area!

https://rafiandklee.com/art_syndicate/opportunities-for-writers-western-pa-april-2026/

It's tax time again. When you're running a creative business, your brain is usually focused on creating. We don't want to think about filing taxes, but as creative businesses we are able to deduct much of what we do. Here is a list I created so you don't pay more than you need to.

https://rafiandklee.com/tax-deductions-every-creative-needs-to-know/

Let's Paint Some Birds! Join us on April 8th For A Mini Canvas Painting Party where you get to paint your favorite bird! We have 20 spots available, and a much fun to be had!

https://rafiandklee.com/local_exhibitions/join-us-for-mini-masterpiece-bird-night-april-8th/

We LOVE our community and are buzzing with creative energy today! The next two days will be an awesome adventure and we can’t wait! Here is what’s happening in the world of Rafi and Klee:

Tonight: The Art Syndicate Meeting
Join us tonight 3-24 at 6:00 PM for our Syndicate meeting! Whether you’re looking to collaborate, share a new piece, or just soak in the creative vibes, we can’t wait to see you there. We’ll be meeting at Clifford’s in Oil City!

Tomorrow: Prism In…

I love working with texture in my art and have never really shared that technique with anyone. I think that's why I'm so excited (and scared) about teaching some of my secrets on Wednesday at the Palette Knife Painting Party At The Exchange on Wednesday. Beauty life this only happens with texture.

https://rafiandklee.com/local_exhibitions/palette-knife-paint-and-sip-at-the-exchange-in-oil-city/

Well, we might have become persona non grata. Recent events seem to have been miscommunicated, and there is something I need to get off my chest because I want to clear the air. To be honest, we are a little disappointed and were not expecting this. I am hoping it can be resolved. We'll see.

https://rafiandklee.com/art_syndicate/are-we-in-a-battle-with-oil-city-arts-council/

Wow. Our first official Art Syndicate meeting was a massive success. The room at The Fallen Shoppe was buzzing with the kind of "creative conspiracy" energy we’ve been dreaming about. To have a room full of awesome creative humans was invigorating! Awesome things to come in our area!

https://rafiandklee.com/art_syndicate/art-syndicate-meeting-summary-february-26-2026/

Join the Oil City art scene at the inaugural Art Syndicate meeting on February 26th! This gathering aims to unite creative minds to discuss collaborative events and community growth. Let's amplify our voices and transform Oil City into a thriving creative hub that it is!

https://rafiandklee.com/art_syndicate/the-art-syndicate-is-gathering-join-us/

Selling art is like tacos. You don’t need a guru to tell you they’re good, you just smell the magic and dive in. Forget chasing followers. Just make something so spicy and delicious that you can’t help but brag about it. When you love the "taco," the world will too. Just sayin.

https://rafiandklee.com/selling-art-is-like-talking-about-tacos/