I am constantly wowed by the @CityofNewarkNJ’s dynamic arts scene. Newark is indeed a City of the Arts!
The pandemic put the performing arts on pause across the world, but in @CityofNewarkNJ there was music in the streets. Learn more about how Mayor @rasjbaraka’s Creative Catalyst Fund, now entering its 4th year, has cemented Newark as a “City of the Arts.” bloomberg.org/blog/building-…
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#AsphaltArt Applications are open through June 12!
Our #AsphaltArt Initiative aims to revitalize public spaces and create safer streets through art 🎨
This expansion will encourage collaboration and improved quality of life in communities across Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. Learn more: asphaltart.bloomberg.org/
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I had a lively conversation with @truthinthisart about art and cities that just aired! Listen here: apple.co/3ENkR2Z
Interview with arts professional David Andersson
In this episode of Truth in this Art host Rob Lee interviews artist David Andersson about the importance of arts and culture in cities, data on the arts and much more.
David Andersson advises cities in th… instagr.am/p/ClkG00nNtRU/
There’s something magical about public art and art on the streets. Anyone can experience it for free. brightvibes.com/asphalt-art-…
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#AsphaltArt featured on @NBCNightlyNews!
In @KansasCity, improving road safety is as easy as picking up a paintbrush! 🎨 #AsphaltArt
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I had a great chat with Jeff Wood of @theoverheadwire on the #TalkingHeadways podcast about the unique ways art can transform our cities. Check it out!
New #TalkingHeadways! This week @Davidjandersson of @BloombergAssoc joins the show to talk about Asphalt Art! bit.ly/3PhQZPx @StreetsblogUSA
Asphalt Art brought safer streets to Baltimore’s Johnston Square in this fabulous project by @micasocialdesgn and @BmoreCityDOT. Read more in my blog post!
.@Davidjandersson’s new blog post highlights the “Bee Safe Art Crosswalks” as part of our #AsphaltArt initiative in @BaltimoreMD. The project transformed three intersections and led to improved street safety and more family-friendly school dismissals. bloomberg.org/blog/surroundi…
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Sharing my blog post about how cities can use data to support the arts!
Today on #ARTSblog: Arts data can be a powerful tool to advocate for culture. A new guide by @BloombergAssoc can help local arts agencies + city leaders show measurable impact and establish more equitable, inclusive practices to promote access to the arts. bit.ly/3sk3Wjy
Check out my interview with @7fayemi discussing the new Harriet Tubman monument in @CityofNewarkNJ and what it means for cities to build new monuments today
In the last episode of #FollowTheData, @bloombergassoc's @Davidjandersson sits down with Fayemi Shakur from @CityofNewarkNJ to discuss the city’s process to select a monument for the downtown area: bloombg.org/3Hu5JXx
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