After painting a few dozen murals with my husband around Enid, Oklahoma, and beyond, I’ve started designing neato metal art Read more...
Category / Americas / Culture / Dance / Public Art / Society / Traditions / United States
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Day of the Dead’s Jose Guadalupe Posada and La Catrina with Jose Gabo Art of Austin Texas
La Catrina connects the past with the present through Day of the Dead iconography. Jose Guadalupe Posada embodies the past, with political dissent and humor, while JoseGaboArt uses his roots to mirror the present and travel into his dream world.
October 11, 2026 -
Martin Luther King Jr remembered in art
Martin Luther King’s life has inspired so many artists who embed his leadership and vision into their paintings, murals, quilts and sculptures.
January 19, 2026 -
Creative Arts Safaris – Benin and Togo
Fiona Wright of Creative Arts Safaris shares highlights from a tour to Benin and Togo! Ceremonies, workshops and experiencing life on the river.
October 13, 2025 -
placemaker’s news: august 2025 – immigration
Our newsletter has moved over to our blog! This first one talks about different themes we will be writing about and invites participation from all of you. Immigration is featured with two stories from Australia and one about my great grandfather who immigrated from Iceland to Minnesota (USA).
August 11, 2025 -
Quilts on the Wall: Fantastic Fibers and Quilt City USA Murals
Quilts on the Wall: Fantastic Fibers and Quilt City USA Murals in Paducah, Kentucky and how they tie into the larger creative industry.
May 8, 2025 -
david engwicht – a calm voice in a time of despair
We are in a time of upheaval here in the United States. Every day since Donald Trump took office has brought chaos and confusion to our government with actions that will…
February 2, 2025 -
A beginning, a middle and an end in Ghana.
By Ellie Schimelman, also known as Aba Obroni Kakraba Director of Cross Cultural Collective in Ghana A beginning, a middle and an end… and you have a story. I’m not…
January 6, 2025 -
How Murals and Public Art Impact Distressed Communities
I lived in inner city Chicago from 1984-2005. My neighborhood, largely Puerto Rican, was controlled by the Latin Kings gang and a port of entry to cocaine and other drugs. Although I…
September 23, 2024
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