At KickstART Farmington our aim has always been to build community through the arts and to support a vibrant and thriving arts scene in the Farmington/Hills community. Over the years, our events and activities have been developed with this purpose in mind, from the Gratitude Photo Project at Art on the Grand, to the Greater … Continue reading Five Ways the Arts Contribute to a Strong Community
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KickstARTing Creativity: Why Communities Matter More Than Ever
We highlight here some great articles we’ve read this week dealing with art, creative placemaking, and building great communities. You’re sure to find some inspiration to make your life and our community even better! Why Communities Matter More Than Ever: “Too much focus on individualism makes us indifferent to the suffering of others. Civic engagement is … Continue reading KickstARTing Creativity: Why Communities Matter More Than Ever
KickstARTing Creativity: Art and Social Change, Transit & How Our City Makes Us Feel
We highlight here some great articles we’ve read this week dealing with art, creative placemaking, and building great communities. You’re sure to find some inspiration to make your life and our community even better! The Art of Social Change: “Socially engaging people’s minds is the heartbeat of what we do, all seen through the lens of … Continue reading KickstARTing Creativity: Art and Social Change, Transit & How Our City Makes Us Feel
The Creative Life in Our Cities: A Conversation with Mitchell Nobis
We have many talented artists and creatives living and working in our Farmington/Farmington Hills community and our weekly interview series, sponsored by City Life Realty, will introduce you to some of them. Today we feature poet and writer Mitchell Nobis, recently named a finalist for the 2019 Hopper Poetry Prize. When did you first start writing? It … Continue reading The Creative Life in Our Cities: A Conversation with Mitchell Nobis
KickstARTing Creativity: The Benefits of Removing Cars from the City Center
We highlight here some great articles we’ve read this week dealing with art, creative placemaking, and building great communities. You’re sure to find some inspiration to make your life and our community even better! The Benefits of Removing Cars from the City Center: Car bans like Madrid’s offer clear, tangible improvements to citizens’ health and quality … Continue reading KickstARTing Creativity: The Benefits of Removing Cars from the City Center