EVERY DAY MAY 2024
Hey there!
I’m so happy you’re here.
I’m Kristi, a professional fine artist and the founder of Every Day May.
In 2022, I had strayed from my usual painting practice. I yearned to return to my studio. That desire led me to develop a personal painting challenge in May. As I shared my idea with creative friends, they too were inspired to join, and a small group began creating alongside me. Thus, Every Day May was born.
I believe that creativity is essential to every human's well-being; we need it to thrive. However, we often prioritize other aspects of our lives over creative pursuits. But creativity demands expression. The most effective way to change this is by taking action and committing to show up consistently.
My hope for Every Day May is to inspire creatives from all walks of life, empowering them to feel brave enough to not only begin their artistic journey but to continue showing up, day after day.
31 days of creativity
every Day may
Every Day May is a month-long challenge where we come together on Instagram to prioritize our creativity each day in May. The goal of Every Day May is to encourage creatives from all walks of life, empowering them to feel brave enough to not only begin their artistic journey but to continue showing up, day after day. With amazing giveaways and initiatives all month, this challenge aims to promote goal setting, accountability, and build a supportive community to celebrate our unique creative journeys.
Make sure you’ve signed up with the form above so you can stay up to date with all the exciting announcements I’ve got in store for this year!
every day may event calendar
HOW DO I JOIN EVERY DAY MAY?
rules to enter
STEP 1
Sign up for the Every Day May email list here. You will receive weekly emails about the challenge, a goal setting guide, an invitation to join the Every Day May facebook group, virtual live q&a's and more!
STEP 2
Create an introduction post on Instagram. You can share your creative goals for the month of May, or just share your process. What will you be working on throughout May? Tailor this to your unique creative needs and make sure it is a sustainable goal. We will be sending out a goal-setting worksheet for you if you need a little help brainstorming.
Don't forget to tag me @coastalinkstudios and use the hashtag #everydaymay24 in your post so we can see your beautiful work. By completing step 1 and step 2, you will be entered into the challenge and grand finale giveaway.
Join the challenge ANY time throughout May.
STEP 3 (additional entries)
We encourage participants to share their creative progress throughout the month on Instagram and to engage with others participating in the challenge — this additional participation will be counted as extra entries into our weekly giveaways and the grand finale giveaway!
Get extra giveaway entries by:
Posting your daily progress and creations on Instagram. Each post or story with #everydaymay24 and a tag to @coastalinkstudios counts as ONE entry. Entries are unlimited!
Engaging with our weekly theme posts and following any specific rules mentioned. These will be posted every Monday over on my Instagram.
While the challenge is called Every Day May, you are NOT required to create something every single day to participate. This challenge is yours to shape. You set the goals, you choose the pace.
HERE’S A PEEK AT OUR
2024 GIVEAWAYS…
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RUPI KAUR
Week 1 + 2 — Be inspired by one of my favorite modern artists. The winner will receive a signed book and print from the amazingly talented Canadian poet, Rupi Kaur.
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Rosemary & Co.
Week 3 — We are so excited to share Rosemary & Co. is a returning sponsor this year — one of my favorite brush companies! This prize will include a bundle of brushes and a gift card to their online shop.
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Tofino Soap Co.
Week 4 — It’s all about rest + rejuvenation! Win a bundle of goodies curated with relaxation in mind, including my favorite Tofino Soap Co. Surf Candle.
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The Grand Finale Surprise
Stay tuned for our grand finale giveaway surprise! All entries through the month will be entered into the last giveaway of the month — there might be more than one winner…
FAQs
Who Can join every day may?
Every Day May is an inclusive challenge for creatives of all types and skill levels. Whether you're a painter, photographer, videographer, writer, poet, chef, baker, ceramicist, sculptor, or any other creative spirit, this invitation is for you. Professionals, hobbyists, and beginners alike are all welcome to participate and find encouragement in their creative pursuits.
Do I need to make something every day?
No! You do not need to create every day — you are welcome to participate as much or as little as you would like throughout the month.
Above all else, this challenge is about creating consistency in your creative practice. As long as you are working towards your unique goals, that is what is most important.
How do I enter the weekly giveaways?
Every Monday in May, I will post on Instagram sharing our weekly theme and our giveaway of the week. In order to be eligible for the giveaways, make sure you like the post, are following me @coastalinkstudios, are signed up to the challenge, and are following our giveaway sponsor. Each additional Instagram post and Instagram story will count as an additional entry to the weekly giveaway. Just be sure to tag me @coastalinkstudios and use the hashtag #everydaymay24 in your posts and Instagram stories, otherwise they will not be counted.
Can I join after the challenge begins?
Yes! Participants can join at any point throughout the entire month of May.
FOLLOW the challenge ON INSTAGRAM! #EVERYDAYMAY24
