Calley Nelson joined the Division of Continuing Education last year after participating in SVA’s Art Therapy Project. Impressed with the College, Calley sought a position at SVA and was delighted to learn there was an opening in their area of expertise.

In addition to being adept at social media, Calley is also a multidisciplinary artist—one who wants room to explore creatively. Calley does not wish to commit to one discipline over another because they believe that art (and artists) can easily blur lines. A writer, musician and visual artist, Calley says they have “commitment issues” when asked to choose one artistic endeavor they most favor. It’s fair to simply call Calley a creative, and in that creative space, Calley is also an “intuitive.”

Having studied tarot since a young age, they are now a seasoned tarot card reader. Calley believes tarot cards can be used as guides in our lives because they connect each of our own unique stories to a story that is greater than ourselves. “[Tarot] can be used as a line for self-inquiry and questioning,” Calley said. “It’s a great place to explore taboos.”

Calley believes art also provides a personal window into each other's lives. When asked what they want people to know about their art, Calley replied: “I would like to be an accessible artist. Breaking down that class barrier is an important part of my work. You don’t need to be a trained artist to make art."

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