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: Using Dance to Bridge Art & Activism


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! 6 Keys to Autonomous Transit That Fits Local Communities: “The need for flexible, context-specific design will likely be the rule, rather than … Continue reading KickstARTing Creativity: Using Dance to Bridge Art & Activism

KickstARTing Creativity: What Makes a City Lovable?


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! What Makes a City Lovable: “A great walk evokes all sorts of memories, emotions, and random associations. The sensory memory of the … Continue reading KickstARTing Creativity: What Makes a City Lovable?

KickstARTing Creativity: Revolutions and Art Museums


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! Starting a Revolution at an Art Museum in Brazil: “At the museum, we are trying to address certain themes that are urgent … Continue reading KickstARTing Creativity: Revolutions and Art Museums

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

KickstARTing Creativity: Public Art and “Dumb” Cities


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! Prismatica Public Art Exhibit Headed to Downtown Grand Rapids: “The interactive exhibit includes 25 pivoting prisms, each over six feet tall, mounted … Continue reading KickstARTing Creativity: Public Art and “Dumb” Cities