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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

Architecture, Creative Placemaking, Newsletter, Public Art, Society, Traditions
Immigration: Sanctuary in Tasmania – Rita Summers Art Quilt

Immigration series: Rita Summers shares the journey of how her family ended up in Tasmania, Australia. There is the Dutch Resistance, isolation in Canada and finally, happiness in Tasmania! Rita created an art quilt celebrating the migratory steps.

August 6, 2025

Americas, Australia, Society, Textiles, Traditions, Travel
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

Creative Placemaking, Public Art, Society, Textiles, Unesco Creative City, United States
“not what I taught you” by aynex mercado, art quilter

Aynex Mercado explores our political climate through three art quilts from her “Not What I Taught You” series.

March 30, 2025

Society, Textiles, United States