who should share

-anyone who is or has been named maestas or mestas.

-anyone closely related to maestas.

-please include your relation to maestas. 


what should be shared

-anything. there are no limits. talk about your current or past life, your family, or your childhood. share anonymous secrets that make your heart lighter. share lessons you have learned that you would love to tell the family. share your art. share your regrets or your successes. 

-it's your story to tell. use your words.

-please include your relation to the name maestas/mestas


how long should my story be: 

-1 sentence or 50 pages, tell your story in your own words. 

-there are no limits on submissions, so you can always add more later if you want. 


what will be made available for others to read:

-submitted stories will be curated. 

-stories may be displayed in part or in their entirety.

-submitted stories may not be displayed and/or personally identifying information may be removed at the discretion of the artist/project team.


what if i don't want to write anything

-any digital content you can send via email is welcome. art, music, historical documents, all great!

-don't send anything, just forward the site on to a family member!