Artist Statement
Jan Corey Arnett’s work as a communications professional is diverse, essentially coming under two broad headings: technical (grants, reports, speeches, newsletters etc.) and motivational (writing for pleasure, storytelling, giving spiritual encouragement, and encouraging a preservation ethic). She is an award-winning writer of and photographer for, technical and motivational materials and books. As an author, columnist, and public speaker, she has tailored presentations and workshops to diverse audiences, among them, teachers, retirees, students, children, and special interest groups such as farm women, program administrators, church groups, Elderhostel participants, and barn lovers.

Jan is passionate about finding ways for people to transcend their differences to share in the care of one another and the earth, preserving heritage barns and farmsteads, and about appreciating a life lived simply and mindfully. These values are reflected in her writing, photography, and public speaking.

Artist Bio
Jan, who grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, holds bachelor's and master's degrees with post-graduate work in program evaluation. Her career experience includes newspaper reporting/photography, foundation communications and program evaluation, human services and nonprofit organization public relations, and contract work for a variety of clients.
She is active in barn and land preservation initiatives.