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May 8, 2025
Nevada’s Lisa Jefferson One Brushstroke at a Time
Artist Lisa Jefferson gives us insight into her journey as a professional artist and offers advice to aspiring artists.
September 22, 2024
From Canvas to Community: Jaya King Reflects Sacramento’s Essence in Her Art
King’s murals have been popping up on walls all over Sacramento in an endearingly Banksy-esque way. The artist collaborates with organizations, city and state agencies, and fellow artists to produce murals in underserved communities.
December 10, 2019
In Charlottesville, Artists Disagree on How — or If — Art Can Heal the City’s Wounds
After a deadly terrorist attack rocked Charlottesville in 2017, the city's artists are conflicted over the role art can play in shaping their community’s future. While some have abandoned their neutral work for a politicized practice, others believe the problem of prejudice is too big to tackle.