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140:: How can activist artists & cultural organizers help build the bridges we need to make democracy whole?
Episode 140
Published 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Description
What can a story of the building of a community bridge teach us today as we struggle to find common ground?
The answer, of course, is more than you can imagine, and then some.
And in this episode of Art is Change, we'll hear the story of just one of the many, many examples we can learn from.
Now, in this episode You'll hear
- How one bold question sparked a mural project, reflecting a flood of voices and connection across race, age, and geography.
- And how that mural project morphed from a visual illusion into a bridge between worlds.
- And finally, when a forgotten commitment led to the mural's loss, how a community's response became a powerful act of healing and recovery.
This show is all about how art can heal, unite, and even kickstart conversations that matter. Plus, we’ll chat about a little hiccup in the project’s journey, when the mural faced some serious neglect, and how the community rallied to give it a second chance. Get ready, because this isn’t just art – it’s a testament to the power of collaboration and creativity!