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Earlier this year, Libraries Unlimited commissioned Devon-based textile artist, Allegra Galvin to work with communities across Brixham, Churston, Paignton and Torquay libraries. Her proposal, Social Fabric, involved her running public workshops in which participants pieced together segments of fabric which hold specific meaning for them. Storytelling was a huge part of the project, which culminated in the creation of a single large quilt that brings together those individual stories into a rich and multi-layered whole. These are some of the key highlights: • Community Engagement: Public workshops were held where participants created quilt blocks using fabric pieces with personal significance. • Storytelling: The project emphasized sharing stories behind each fabric choice, creating a rich tapestry of community narratives. • Artist Residency: Allegra spent four days in residence at the libraries, with her quilt frame in a public space, so people could ask about the fabrics and learn to hand quilt. • Exhibition: The finished quilt will be showcased at the prestigious Festival of Quilts 2024 at Birmingham NEC (August 1-4). • Local Celebration: A community event is planned for September 12 at Churston Library to display the quilt and share its stories. This project, part of our Creative Communities initiative funded by Arts Council England, demonstrates the significance of libraries as community hubs and the impact of collaborative art projects. As Allegra Galvin aptly put it, "Libraries are places of incredible power and possibility sitting in the heart of our communities. The process of making a quilt lends itself to the sharing of stories." Rae Hoole, Creative Communities Producer, said: “We were overwhelmed by the quality of responses to this Artist Commission call-out. Allegra’s proposal, Social Fabric, shone in its potential to engage our communities, customers and library teams in acts of co-creation that we hope will have lasting impact in Torbay.” To learn more about Allegra's work see www.wildwoodstudio.org. #LibrariesUnlimited #CommunityArt #Storytelling #CreativeCommunities #ArtsinLibraries #SocialFabric #AllegraGalvin #WildWoodStudio #Quilt #Quilting #GroupQuilt #PublicArt #ACEsupported #LoveLibraries #Brixham #Churston #Paignton #Torquay #Torbay #FestivalOfQuilts #ACEFunded #ArtsCuuncil

📣 As the Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) deadline quickly approaches for this year's Humber-Mimico Bridge cycle track project as part of StreetARToronto's Concrete Barrier Program, I have a few helpful tips for new and emerging artists to think about highlighting as part of your application ⤵ 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 👀 - Your artist bio is great insight for the curatorial team into who you are. We love to learn about your interests, past mural and art-making experience and how your work might well-represent StART values. - Past experience working on community-engaged and public realm creative projects is a huge asset! 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 🎨 - Providing photographs of past murals and artworks that are high-resolution, clear and brightly lit. - Works that showcase your artistic style. We love to connect what you describe in your artist bio with what you show us in your images. - Showcasing past artworks that could work in the context of an outdoor mural setting and help the curatorial team visualize that (i.e. acrylic latex and/or spray paint, etc.) ➡ Visit https://lnkd.in/gv8ke4bS before Monday, April 22nd to apply 💻 #StreetArt #Toronto #ConcreteBarriers #CycleTracks #murals

I am sharing info about a personal interest - public art. I'm so passionate about this that I wrote an article about public art's impact on local communities, particularly rural ones. I'm in awe of the efforts of local co-ops to help their local communities by supporting public art projects. Murals are the low-hanging fruit of economic development and often are the catalyst for larger projects. This article highlights the efforts of several co-ops. In particular, major kudos to Marian Douglas McLemore, APR, CCC, MCC, CKAE, from Flint Energies for creating the Rural Murals program at her co-op. #nreca #publicart #ruraldevelopment #ruralcommunities #muralart

Art Rebellion in the City of Angels: Is This Vandalism or a Masterpiece Waiting to be Commissioned? Waiting to be Commissioned? ✨Los Angeles has always been a haven for artistic expression, and this latest development downtown proves it once again. But this time, the canvas is a bit unconventional: ✨ a 27-story abandoned luxury high-rise. While the LAPD is on the hunt for the taggers, the artistic merit of their work has sparked debate, leaving many wondering: vandalism or visionary statement? We at Book An Artist believe art should push boundaries and spark conversations, and this graffiti does just that. The building left unfinished and shrouded in controversy, has now become a beacon of creativity, a testament to the power of art to transform even the most neglected spaces. ✨But here's the real question: what if, instead of erasing this expression, we channel it? Imagine the possibilities: - Transforming the high-rise into a living art installation, with curated murals by renowned street artists, breathing new life into the abandoned structure. - Empowering the taggers themselves, recognizing their talent and offering them legitimate commissions on future projects. This could be a life-changing opportunity for young artists often forced to navigate the fringes. - Sparking a dialogue about urban art, its role in our communities, and our responsibility for fostering creative expression. Let's move beyond vandalism labels and embrace the potential for positive impact! ️ ✨What do you think? Should we let this artistic rebellion fade away, or should we seize the opportunity to create something truly groundbreaking? Share your thoughts in the comments below! #urbanart #losangeles #vandalismorartis #streetart #bookanartist #creativity #community #mural #abandonedbuilding #socialimpact

An #Indiana court has ruled that Valparaiso University can sell three of the most valuable works from the Brauer Museum Of Art, including works by #GeorgiaOKeeffe and #ChildeHassam, to pay for dorm renovations. The decision hinges on an intriguing interpretation of the term "conservative" in the will of the #donor who funded the acquisitions. The university successfully argued that O'Keeffe's #modernist and Hassam's #impressionist works don't fit this criterion. Therefore, it's permissible to deaccession them. This case highlights the complex challenges institutions face in balancing donor intent, financial needs, and collection management. It also raises questions about how we define and interpret artistic styles across different eras. What are your thoughts? Is O'Keefe "conservative" art? Who should get to decide? #ArtLaw #UniversityFunding #MuseumManagement

#Placemaking must be organic to create long-term value. Public art is an opportunity not only to tell a story within the artwork but an opportunity to tell a larger story about local artistic communities, and an opportunity to humanize abstract forms that can fall flat or even become alienating without context. City Walk BHAM is a great example: https://lnkd.in/e-xPmdJN

Today, Toronto celebrates its 190th Birthday! At the same time, the city is removing old symbols of Toronto. The simple fact is you can not erase or cancel history. You can only choose to strive to understand it, see it in its true context and learn from it. Yes, a lot of history is painful. But that in and of itself is the point. We learn from that pain to redefine who we as a society want to be moving forward. If we’re suddenly going to go back through history and start removing things that we feel are inappropriate by modern standards, then where do we stop or draw the line? Keep history, add to it, learn from it, and don't cancel it! https://lnkd.in/g4X5tqx4 #toronto #history #historicalfigures #historicalpreservation #culturematters #proud #historichomes #historicbuildings #futuregenerations #histroricsymbols #governmentinitiatives

🌠Street art is a dynamic and often provocative form of visual expression found in public spaces, typically on buildings, sidewalks, and other urban surfaces. Street artists use a variety of techniques, including spray paint, stencils, wheatpasting, and stickers, to create their works. Unlike traditional art forms confined to galleries and museums, street art is accessible to everyone, making it a powerful medium for social commentary and community engagement.✨ 🌠The motivations behind street art vary widely. Some artists aim to beautify urban environments, transforming drab, neglected spaces into vibrant works of art. Others use street art to challenge societal norms, address political issues, or give voice to marginalized communities. The ephemeral nature of street art, often subject to weathering or removal, adds a layer of urgency and immediacy to the message conveyed.✨ 🌠Notable street artists, such as Banksy, Shepard Fairey, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, have elevated the status of street art, blurring the lines between street and fine art. These artists often incorporate elements of satire, irony, and activism into their works, encouraging viewers to question their surroundings and think critically about contemporary issues.✨ 🌠Overall, street art is a vibrant, ever-evolving form of cultural expression that reflects the diversity, creativity, and complexities of urban life.✨

📢 Call for Black Artists: Emancipation Park Memorial 2024 @ AstroSankofa Arts Initiatives & City of Brampton 📢 AstroSankofa Arts Initiatives in collaboration with the City of Brampton, invites Black artists and creatives based in Ontario to submit examples of their artwork plus a working concept for the creation of a permanent outdoor memorial artwork at Emancipation Park in Brampton. Priority will be given to those who have connections to the Caribbean, as well as a connection to Brampton or living in Brampton. This is a two-stage call. In stage one, artists will submit a proposal under the themes of unity, empowerment, Black liberation and resilience and the legacy of the UNIA, connections to Marcus Garvey, and Caribbean emancipation legacies. In the second stage, successfully shortlisted artists, creatives, and/or art collectives will work closely with professional engineers and designers from the Black-led arts organization, Astrosankofa Arts Initiative. Shortlisted artists will create multiple concepts to present to the Black community to critique, provide feedback on or select. The artwork should be functional, safe for the public and visually compelling. The artwork can be either a singular structure or a series of works. Project Budget: $50,000 Shortlisted Artist Fee: $500 Deadline: March 4, 2024 https://ow.ly/m0KQ50QI03c 📸 Image 1: Picture was taken by AstroSankofa Arts Initiatives. 2024 
 [Image Description: Image 1) A photograph of the Emancipation Park signage on a sunny day. The sign is blue with white text and icons. Wrought iron decorates the edges of the sign.]

So amazing to see the work of Tailinh Agoyo (CultureWorks Board Member and Director of We Are The Seeds) featured in this Art Business News article. 💜 Click here to read more about Project Antelope and how this radical shift in the Indigenous art world is providing Native makers the ease of selling their work in a curated online marketplace, the agency to define for themselves what Native art is, and opening doors for opportunity, connection, collaboration, and more. https://lnkd.in/gkT_fuFp