Imagine Flint is a blueprint for community development that outlines how space will be used to satisfy a range of community needs. The arts and culture portion of the plan includes 8 objectives to be operationalized with a detailed strategy matrix to Read More
Urban ArtWorks is a program that provides arts-based employment for teens who face barriers to the arts, education, employment, or who are in the juvenile justice system. Their values include connection, expression, belonging, integrity, and anti- Read More
Created in 1985 by AIDS activist Cleve Jones, the quilt exists as the largest piece of community art in the world. In 1989 it was nominated for Nobel Peace Prize. The quilt is made up of pieces 6 ft by 3 ft to represent the size of a grave and provide Read More
CultureBlocks is an interactive database that contains economic, demographic, and geographic data of artists and arts organizations in Philadelphia created to show the relationship between culture and neighborhoods and drive future investment Read More
The New Orleans Mayor's Office of Cultural Economy created an interactive map where communities could provide data about cultural and economic activities. The C3 mapping tool is available to city planners and government officials to utilize as they Read More
The LA County Arts Commission developed "Project Willowbrook," an arts-related asset map after its "ways to listen" campaign aimed at noting community-identified needs. This asset map and vision document will be used to inform city planning in Read More
Water Bar & Public Studio is an artist-led social enterprise that offers pop-up bars, education workshops, and hands-on art activities to bring awareness to clean water access issues.
The Solstice Spectacle was a 10-day artistic residency that culminated in a series of outdoor theater performances, poetry readings, and farm-fresh meals for the local community as well as guests.
The Indigenous Food Lab is a nonprofit restaurant, education, and training center focused on research and development of Indigenous food knowledge. This project was started by The Sioux Chef.
The Clemmons Family Farm is working to transform its Big Barn into a venue for visual/performing arts of the African diaspora. Rather than setting them aside, agricultural uses for the barn will be revitalized as part of the project.