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"My Canvas is the Collective Illusion We Have of Being Separate From One Another."from 'We Are Family: Building Connective Tissue through Community Art' by Tia Richardson __________________________________________
Daily Message for Inspiration
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MUSICAL MURAL PORTFOLIO
MUSICAL MURAL PORTFOLIO
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TEACHING MODEL
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In the storybook, 30+ pages of vibrant watercolors will take you on a magical journey into a garden full of possibilities. Follow Mara, the main character, as a brighter world is opened up to her. In her life she had found difficulty in relating. A whole new world is opened up to her full of potential she can embrace.
In the accompanying workbook parents, teachers and therapists will find 60+ colorful pages of guided activities and coloring pages for helping young people learn about healthy relating. Adults and kids alike will enjoy doing the activities for stress relief, self-acceptance, making healthy choices, and discovering your inner potential to help make the world a better place. Open up a brighter world full of potential you can embrace!
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'ROCKFORD TAKING FLIGHT' Trailer
Embark on a journey where one artist struggles to heal herself and a community through a collaborative art effort. Explore
the films that will take you on a journey through Cosmic Butterfly
Design's work. Available as educational resources and for in-person or
virtual screenings with Q&A. Directed by: Toni McLaughlin in association with Neil Bloom of Future Memory MediaRuntime: 25min
'ROCKFORD TAKING FLIGHT' Trailer
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"THE RESTORATION OF COMPASSIONATE LAW"
Milwaukee County Courthouse, Lower Level
The images for this mural were inspired from Milwaukee County employees with diverse backgrounds during a 2hr design workshop to create a vision of what a better courthouse community can be.
The mural is one of a series of murals created by different artists commissioned by the Office of the County Executive to brighten the courthouse and better reflect the community it serves.
On September 3, 2020 a virtual press conference unveiled the murals to the public.
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SHERMAN PARK RISING
"TIA RICHARDSON'S MISSION FOR 'SHERMAN PARK RISING' IS BIGGER THAN A MURAL" Read more ~ (Photo Essay) Milwaukee Independent
"ACROSS MILWAUKEE, NONPROFITS AND CITIZENS ARE KEEPING WATCH, HELPING NEIGHBORS AND WORKING TO BUILD A STRONGER CITY. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT IT'S WORKING." Read more ~ David D. Haynes, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Wilson/WSTEM Elementary School Mural
Designed and painted in collaboration with over 300 students in Pre-K - 5th grade_______________________________
"THE ART OF TRANSFORMATION"
Featuring photos of the murals 'Bridging Milwaukee's Heart'; 'The Restoration of Compassionate Law' and 'Pursuing the Vision' ~ Read more: matc.edu
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UMOJA MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2020 COVER ART
'THE GIFT OF LOVE'
'The Gift of Love' reproduction is available for purchase on FineArtAmerica.comThere
website states: "Umoja Magazine is the oldest African-American owned
magazine in Wisconsin. For nearly 30 years, UMOJA Magazine has provided
Dane County and the state, positive news about the Black community with
beautifully illustrated covers, commissioned by local and national
African-American artists." Learn more: www.UMOJAMAGAZINE.com
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Wilson/WSTEM Elementary School Mural
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"THE ART OF TRANSFORMATION"
Featuring photos of the murals 'Bridging Milwaukee's Heart'; 'The Restoration of Compassionate Law' and 'Pursuing the Vision' ~ Read more: matc.edu