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The first vinyl mural was affixed in early November to the western wall of West Marine on Water Street. The piece, “Disrupted Darkness” by Linda Kelley, "captures a moment when lighting illuminates the Lake Erie rocky shore to reveal the power and be
New mural project brightens up downtown buildings

Six vinyl murals are slated to be installed in locations around downtown Sandusky. The vinyl mural program was developed by the city of Sandusky’s Public Arts and Culture Commission.

The FireHouse Community Arts Center, home of the Memphis Black Arts Alliance.
Memphis Black Arts Alliance to launch inaugural Black Arts Legacy Honors & Ball

“Our honorees are artists of color who have set a standard of excellence throughout the world and the time has come for us to salute them for carrying the legacy of greatness,” says MBAA Executive Director Lar'Juanette Williams.

Playback Memphis program creates space for local nonprofits to ‘stumble upon epiphanies’

“The heart of it is…making space for organizations who wouldn’t be able to readily afford the experience. It gives their participants space to have voice. Space to express themselves. Space to be empowered and stumble upon epiphanies…Touch humanity with other people,” says Ann Wallace, program director for Playback Memphis.

Paint the town: Community invited to join professional artists at this year’s Paint Memphis Festival

“We want the public to be part of this artistic endeavor, to meet the artists and take part in enhancing the neighborhood, during a day of work (for us), art appreciation, learning, and entertainment,” says Karen B. Golightly, Executive Director and Founder of Paint Memphis.

How this unique partnership is bringing American Sign Language interpreters to Overton Park Shell

“We all have a responsibility to think through the lens of access — and, for the Shell’s mission, specifically access to the performing arts,” says Natalie Wilson, executive director of Overton Park Shell.

Well-known local developer adds children’s books to his already impressive repertoire

“I’m not looking for accolades or awards,” says local developer and children’s author Dwayne A. Jones. “I just want to help others live better lives.”

Women Working It: This woman-led publishing house is poised to make a splash in Memphis — and beyond

“I want RiverHouse to leave a legacy of hope for this city that I love. Memphis has given me so much. It’s my home, and I love it,” says president and CEO Latrivia Welch. “Hopefully, with these new changes to the company, I can give more back to city that has propped me up and taken such good care of me over my adult life.”

Photo essay: Orange Mound Arts Council hosts theater camp for local teens

Photographer Reginald Johnson visits the Orange Mound Arts Council and documents their theater camp for teens.

“We're a finely-tuned machine if you ask me, and we're only gonna get better,” says Erskin Mitchell (right), founder of Successful Inc.
Memphis nonprofits partner with national foundation to provide musical instruments for area youth

“We're a finely-tuned machine if you ask me, and we're only gonna get better,” says Erskin Mitchell, founder of Successful Inc.

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