—Article by Emilie Menzel Soteria Shepperson and Emily Baxter understand the transformative power of putting language and visibility into action. They’ve both spent their lives helping others speak up and be seen, showing up in particular for justice-impacted communities. Emily is a criminal defense lawyer turned public policy advocate turned activist photographer. She’s also the founder… Read More →
July Featured Artists: Arshia Simkin and Emily Cataneo’s Redbud Writing Project
By Emilie Menzel July. July! Surely it is still late March and spring only blooming. Surely it is already late next year. I am thinking this morning about the importance of feeling control over our narratives and our experiences of time, of how life during a pandemic and quarantine can feel bereft of both of… Read More →
June Featured Artist: Carlos González García, Activist in Mosaic
By Emilie Menzel In Carlos González García’s work as a mosaic artist, art and functionality co-exist. While many people overlook the economic power of the arts to kindle community business and prosperity, for Carlos the connection has never been a question. Carlos came to mosaic through a background in business. After earning a degree in… Read More →
Down on Copperline: Suah Sounds’ Co-Isolation Sessions
By David Menconi When it comes to songwriting, it’s good to be prolific, and Michael Venutolo-Mantovani is – but the catch is he doesn’t exactly have control of when the songwriting bug hits. “The flood hits and I’ll write 10, 20, 30, even 40 songs all at once,” Mantovani says. “Then the spigot turns off and… Read More →
May Featured Artist: Sean T. Bailey, Ph.D. and the Photography of Belonging
By Emilie Menzel Sean T. Bailey’s photography exhibit Belonging opened at The ArtsCenter’s Nicholson Gallery on March 1st. On March 10th, Governor Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency in North Carolina due to COVID-19, and on March 27th, The ArtsCenter joined businesses across the country in closing its doors until further notice as a safety… Read More →