'Sherman Park Rising' after restoration efforts in 2024 "I feel honored to be a finalist and its one I want to share with the community. It was they who inspired me. " ~ Tia Richardson This project has been documented in numerous print, online, television media; including PBS, local and national news outlets, and a short documentary film about the project. You can find the film along with an essay and other information about the journey on the Sherman Park Rising project page.  Photos from Awards Ceremony Wednesday April 16th, 5-7pm, 202 5 If you would like to learn more about the award or see this year's winner, you can visit here. ... Thanks to the Milwaukee County Historical Society for choosing the mural 'Sherman Park Rising' as one of three finalists; and for everyone who nominated it - the community, the jurors; and everybody who had a hand in making this mural possible. Stephanie Samarripa, Amanda Schick, and the team at Safe and Sound; the city D...

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Diversity and College Access presents: “Celebration of Cultural Expression: Art, Literature and Music” February 20, 2025 Dreyfus University Laird Center and Lounge 1015 Reserve St., Stevens Point This program featured a student and alumni art showcase, with inspiring work proudly on display in acrylic, textile, murals, and literature. It was a beautiful, inspiring evening of culture, creativity and fun.  Students gave performances, including poetry, song, and there was an energizing DJ to top it off, in between speakers. You can learn more about the featured DJ and event here: UW-Steven's Point to host Black History Month Event ... My keynote presentation included screening the film 'Rockford Taking Flight', showing the impact art can have on a communities; and some of the ups and downs I've experienced personally in my journey as an artist. It began with sharing a story about how, a couple of years ago I visited the Nat...

'The Twinkling of Life' Sound of children laughing Community fishing Soil, moss, microscopic, tardigrades Warmth - sunlight Children in a wooded area, hidden gem Tadpoles, plants What's in the unseen world? Diving into what we can't see Sitting under big willow tree - enveloped feet In water - tadpoles, fish, cattails, bittern Warm, midday full sun End, sunset, four seasons Beauty in all the seasons, all times of day Reds, purples, pinks - sunset  Willow vibes. Sun through willows Twinkling coming through, twinkling on lagoon From insect activity or fish Dragonfly laying eggs on water produces Twinkling Twinkling on snow Sunrise, sparkly movement and life Life no matter the season Kids engulfed by forest Bridges, ephemeral pond bridge Kids cross by being an animal Kids walking on lagoon, sledding Mom and baby deer Wauwatosa (Wauwatessi) Firefly Wawashkeshi - flickering white light Flickering of the tail of the deer 'Wawa' Monarch tagging, blazing star patch Kids...