In this episode artist, curator, and budding spoonist, Joel Parsons explains why he likes to abuse roses, how he’s pioneering the local queer-arts scene, and how looking beyond Memphis creates a stronger arts community.
Episode #032: Lauren Kennedy | Urban Art Commission
Lauren Kennedy is executive director of Urban Art Commission, a local non-profit responsible for helping the city manage public art projects. They enhance the cultural vibrancy of communities through the development of public art. They also celebrate diversity in everything they do. Lauren came on to talk planning public artworks, understanding communities, opening her home gallery Southfork, and the value of having creative spaces in your city.
Urban Arts Commission
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram