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Wynn Alan Bruce – ‘Don’t Go Unnoticed…’

Six months ago, on Earth Day, April 22nd, climate activist Wynn Alan Bruce self-immolated himself in front of the Supreme Court building. His death inspired me to create a design in honor of his sacrifice.

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October 25, 2022

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First Friday Celebrates 20 Years of Connecting the Community

Flyer for the October First Friday Festival. First Friday Celebrates 20 Years Tonight, the First Friday Foundation is celebrating a momentous milestone – two whole decades of bringing light and…

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October 7, 2022

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The Lost Journalist – Forging a Path Forward With Paint

Michelle LaFiura is a self-taught painter and founder of The Lost Journalist art shop. She is also a woman on a journey. 

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October 5, 2022

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Bluumangoo Connects With The Community Through Art

Focusing on depictions of female empowerment, Bluumangoo connects more deeply with other women and the community by creating art for the female gaze.

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May 18, 2022

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The Smith Center of Performing Arts and the Importance of Theater

For World Theater Day, Kiara interviewed an employee of the Smith Center. Read more about the performing arts center and the importance of theater!

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March 27, 2022

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Fizzywood – Exploring the Human Condition Though Surrealism

Local mixed-media artist Elizabeth Woods, a.k.a. Fizzywood, uses surrealism to depict the difficulty of the human experience.

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March 27, 2022

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Tiki Jay One – Through the Eyes of the Artist

Long-time graffiti writer, illustrator, & commercial designer, Tiki Jay One is also known for his murals signed with his iconic Easter Island Head.

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December 13, 2021

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The First Friday Foundation Celebrates 19 Years With the Community

Tonight, October 1st, the First Friday Foundation celebrates 19 years of bringing the community together to share our city’s local culture and creativity in all forms.

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October 1, 2021

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Mary on Adventures: A Trip Through the Desert and Beyond

Inspired by her love of the Mojave Desert, Mary Felker shares her adventures in nature through her art business, Mary on Adventures. 

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August 22, 2021

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Sistas That Paint: Learn. Create. Inspire.

With a desire to open their own art gallery, Sistas That Paint produces affordable art for the community while highlighting Black culture.

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May 15, 2021