We’re excited to share a before and after video of the remarkable mural project at Herndon High School, brought to life by the exceptionally talented mural artist, Cell Spitfire. 🌟 The unveiling day a couple of weeks ago was filled with excitement, and we’re still buzzing from the amazing transformation. Lafayette Federal Credit Union is proud to have sponsored this project and to support local art initiatives in our community! 🎨✨ #LafayetteFederal #HerndonHighSchool #MuralArt #CellSpitfire #CommunitySupport #LocalArt
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The Transformative Power of Art in Community Building In the past week, I've witnessed two profoundly different examples of how art can impact and strengthen communities. The first occurred during our subdivision's community garage sale. As an artist, I offered to host a sidewalk chalk event, something I've done many times before in communities. Donning my alter ego, Professor Bubbles (complete with a bubble-painted lab coat), I set up along a pathway with bubble machines and boxes of chalk. Surprisingly, this event drew more adults than children. Neighbors who typically remain isolated in their homes came out, picked up chalk, and began to interact. Even a door-to-door pest control salesman joined in, spending an hour simply enjoying the camaraderie without once mentioning his services. It was a beautiful reminder of how art can break down barriers and foster connections. The second example took place in Dayton, Ohio, where I witnessed the creation of a large sidewalk mosaic memorializing a tragic mass shooting from several years ago. My friend Jes McMillan of the Mosaic Institute of Dayton shared that over the past six months, more than 5,000 community members contributed to laying out the tiles during open studio events. In recent days, dozens more have helped with completion and grouting. This project exemplifies how art can facilitate healing and unity in the wake of tragedy. The overwhelming community support and participation in creating this memorial underscore the power of public art to bring people together and provide a tangible symbol of collective resilience. From simple chalk drawings that help neighbors connect, to complex mosaics that unite thousands in a shared purpose, community art builds engagement and strengthens social bonds. It provides a platform for expression, healing, and connection that transcends words. I'm eager to hear your experiences with community art. Please share your stories in the comments or email me at timothywellsarts@gmail.com. Let's continue to explore and celebrate the transformative power of art in our communities. #CommunityArt #PublicArt #ArtHeals #CommunityBuilding #CreativeEngagement
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Curator of Art @ Barry Art Museum, PhD in American Studies from William & Mary | Examining Art Access, Outreach Exhibitions
Eight years ago, during my tenure as Curator of Collections and Exhibitions at the Roswell Museum, I started learning about federal community art centers, a remarkable New Deal initiative that remains one of the most expansive art-sharing programs in the history of the United States. Ever since I learned about this program, I've wanted to map its history digitally so that researchers could follow the movement of art exhibitions, observe the opening and closing of art centers, and trace the migrations of art center personnel as they were assigned to different sites. Today, I'm happy to share I've taken a first step toward this long-term goal by creating a StoryMap about federal community art centers. Here, I share all the information I've learned about them since 2016, from the addresses of specific sites to the contents of circulating exhibitions. This StoryMap, in short, represents eight years of ongoing research and analysis. More than a repository for my research though, this project is an invitation to other researchers interested in federal community art centers. I'm asking everyone interested in this initiative to share their data so we can compile all our research in one place. This program is too vast for one person to document, and I know there are others as passionate about it as I am. So let's get together and share our data. Together, we can document this significant but understudied initiative. #newdeal #digitalhumanities #federalcommunityartcenter https://lnkd.in/eenEHd_p
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If you are considering getting your art into a community art center, here is how you can do it.
How to Get Into A Community Art Center
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Director at Cultivate | Arts Educator, Curator & Practicing Artist | Advocate for Accessible Arts Education & Community-Centered Cultural Partnerships
80+ students on one of four field trips that we led through ArtPrize today. Last year we supported 2,200 students in two weeks. This year it will likely be 3,000 students. In doing Education for ArtPrize, we lead K-12 teachers and students through ArtPrize - in these field trips, we lead students through docent led experiences to observe and analyze the art. The high school students, for example, study the mediums and material that artists use, and relate it to their themes in the artists’ practice. They do art analyses and comparison between pieces. It’s extraordinary work to lead students through these processes, and amazing to hear their reflections and thoughts. https://lnkd.in/gvvucEjg
ArtPrize 2024 ignites creativity, joy and wellness in Grand Rapids
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🎨 How Public Art Changes the World for the Better 🎨 Public art is more than just decoration – it's a powerful tool for social change and community building. From murals that tell the stories of marginalized communities to sculptures that challenge our perceptions, public art has the ability to transform spaces and inspire action. One of my favorite examples is [insert specific example or story]. This piece not only beautified the neighborhood but also sparked important conversations about [insert relevant social issue]. It's a reminder that art is a universal language that can bridge divides and bring people together.Public art creates a sense of identity and pride, encourages community engagement, and can even drive economic development by attracting visitors and businesses to the area. It's a testament to the power of creativity and collaboration. **Have you experienced the impact of public art in your community? Share your stories and favorite pieces below!** ⬇️ #PublicArt #CommunityBuilding #SocialChange #ArtForGood #CreativeImpact
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It's a positive shift to see more living individuals being commemorated in public sculptures. It's great to celebrate diversity and give recognition to talents that have been overlooked, especially among black men and women whose stories often go untold. Yet, as Art UK points out, the imbalance remains, with most public sculptures still depicting white men. It's an important reminder of the ongoing need to tackle historical inequalities and ensure the world around us reflects everyone's contributions. https://lnkd.in/dz-x4BgX.
More living than dead people on statues and sculptures in 2023
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🎨💔 The arts are an integral part of our culture and community, yet many arts programs are facing critical challenges. The recent article "What We Lose When We Lose UARTS" in The Philadelphia Citizen highlights the profound impact of losing arts education and programs. From stifling creativity and innovation to diminishing cultural awareness and social cohesion, the loss of UARTS leaves a void that affects us all. Arts education is not just about learning to paint or play an instrument—it's about fostering critical thinking, empathy, and resilience. When we lose UARTS, we lose the opportunity to nurture future leaders, creators, and problem-solvers who can drive positive change in our society. 🌟 The article calls on us to recognize the value of arts programs and to advocate for their preservation and support. Let's come together to support and advocate for the preservation of arts education. Our future depends on nurturing the creativity and talents of the next generation. Dive into this powerful commentary to understand what's at stake and how we can make a difference. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g9x8vTrE #Artivism #SocialArtAndCulture #SaveTheArts #ArtsEducation #CreativeCommunities 🎨💪✨
What We Lose When We Lose UArts
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My latest article with Spectrum News as I complete the digital track of my fellowship. https://lnkd.in/gzfqySJa More of my bylines to come on our website! #reporter #news
Red Dress Exhibition illuminates a national crisis among Indigenous women
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