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I’m Shaymar Higgs — a creative civic builder designing human-centered systems where art, entrepreneurship, and community thrive.

For nearly two decades, I’ve launched creative education programs, built public-facing learning spaces, and designed entrepreneurship frameworks that turn imagination into sustainable opportunity.

Nonprofit Founder • Creative Ecosystem Architect • Artist
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“Art is not an accessory — it is architecture for human possibility.”

Public Impact

Founder of The SPACE Free Art For All and leader in community-centered creative placemaking and workforce innovation.

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Frameworks

Entrepreneurship Lab, keynote sessions, and scalable creative education models designed for schools, organizations, and civic institutions.

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Creative Practice

Visual art, design research, and independent creative exploration — including the development of Love Wins.

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