Podcast: Rain or Shine umbrella-share is usable public art for all
Rain or Shine is part public art, part community service. It debuts August 28 in Madison Heights. Cat Pena and Stacey Early reflect on the months of community listening that led their team to umbrellas as a way to serve all of the neighborhood's diverse people and needs.
On S2:E14 of the On the Ground Podcast: Rain or Shine umbrella-share is part public art, part community service. It debuts August 28 in Madison Heights. Cat Pena and Stacey Early with Creatives in Research reflect on the months of community listening that led them to umbrellas as a way to serve all of the neighborhood’s diverse communities and needs.
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