Travel With Purpose.
Create With Intention.
Adventure Artists International is a creative community for artists, photographers, travelers, and curious minds who believe exploring the world and sharing our creativity can make a positive difference.
We discover adventures worth sharing, connect with people who inspire us, and celebrate the power of art to support conservation, communities, and meaningful change.
Our Mission“To inspire positive change through creativity, connection, conservation, and shared adventures.”
We believe travel can open our eyes, art can tell powerful stories, and meaningful connections can inspire us to make a difference..
What We're Here to Do
Adventure Artists International exists to help artists turn travel and creativity into something that truly gives back—to places, people, and the planet.
We do this in two connected ways:
1. Adventures Worth Sharing
We're going places. Come along!
We're two artists and friends who love exploring the world, discovering new cultures, photographing wildlife, and finding meaningful ways to connect with people and nature.
When we find a destination that inspires us, we bring together experiences we'd love to have ourselves, collaborate with independent destination specialists, and invite fellow adventurers to join us.
We're not your tour guides. We're fellow travelers, excited to discover, photograph, create, and experience the journey right alongside you.
Each adventure is an opportunity to:
Explore extraordinary places with like-minded travelers.
Discover art, wildlife, culture, and local traditions.
Connect with independent local guides and destination experts who know their communities best.
Learn about conservation and community initiatives when meaningful opportunities are available.
Return home with new perspectives, friendships, and creative inspiration.
Independent travel providers and local operators deliver the guided activities, transportation, accommodations, and other destination services identified for each adventure.
Think of it as traveling with friends who share your curiosity about the world.
You don't have to travel halfway around the world to make a difference through art.
Adventure Artists International is also a place for creative people who want to connect, share ideas, discover opportunities, and find ways to use their talents for good.
Through our community, we encourage artists to:
Share creative projects and meaningful stories.
Discover grants, contests, exhibitions, and artist residency opportunities.
Connect and collaborate with like-minded creatives.
Explore responsible storytelling and conservation through art.
Celebrate creative projects that contribute to positive change.
Because impact doesn't require a passport. Just inspiration and the desire to do something with it.
2. Creativity that Makes a Difference
Our Roots and Values
Adventure Artists International grew from years of friendship, travel, and hands-on creative work supporting conservation and communities.
Our experiences have shown us that meaningful change often begins with simple connections — between people, between cultures, and between art and purpose.
Community Outreach
Animal and Land Conservation
Building relationships and supporting community-led initiatives through creativity, fundraising, and shared experiences.
Bringing Artists Together
Using photography, art, and storytelling to celebrate the natural world and encourage its protection.
Connecting creative people who inspire one another, share opportunities, and believe their work can make a difference.
The Adventure Artists Collective
The Collective helps creatives connect, share work, grow ethically, and access opportunities rooted in impact.
Inside the collective, members can:
Connect with like-minded creatives
Share work, ideas, questions, and experiences
Learn about responsible travel and creative impact
Get early access to future trips, collaborations, and opportunities
Collective members also have access to personalized travel planning support—ideal for artists who want to travel independently while staying aligned with ethical, budget-conscious, and impact-driven choices.
We welcome creatives at every stage—whether you’re just beginning, finding your way back, or ready to use your art to help shape the world.
The Artists Behind the Adventures
Two friends. Two creative perspectives. One shared passion for exploring the world and making a difference.
April is a fine artist, creative entrepreneur, and enthusiastic traveler whose work brings people together through art, collaboration, and community projects.
Through Howland Studios and her work as a travel advisor with Kensington Tours, she combines her love of creativity, cultural connections, and discovering meaningful places.
Co-Founder | Artist | Community BuilderApril Howland
Susan Richey
Susan is a photographer, creative entrepreneur, and passionate traveler who uses visual storytelling to celebrate wildlife, nature, and the people who make each destination special.
Through Good Focused and her work as a travel advisor affiliated with LuxRally Travel, she combines her love of exploration, photography, and responsible travel.
Co-Founder | Photographer | Visual StorytellerWe're Going Places. Come Along!
The best adventures are the ones we share.
We're always dreaming about our next destination, discovering new creative opportunities, and finding ways to connect with people who share our passions.
Whether you're ready for an adventure or simply want to be part of a creative community that cares about the world, we'd love to have you along.
Philartripy—n. The desire to travel with purpose and use your art to raise awareness, inspire connection, and support meaningful impact through creativity.
Be a part of a creative community with purpose.