The Muse Who Made Storefronts Bloom

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September 7, 2021 a project of ServiceSpace Placemaking shows people just how powerful collective vision can be. - David Engwicht - The Muse Who Made Storefronts Bloom "Joan Vorderbruggen's job title is cultural district artist coordinator, but she really is Joan the connector, Joan the problem-solver, Joan the nurturer, Joan the perfect balance of right-brain nonlinear creativity and left-brain organizational prowess. Most people with her nonstop manic energy would get annoying in a hurry, but her authenticity charms, whether she's trying to pitch corporate sponsors, recruit artists or help immigrants with limited English skills get the supplies they need for a new Somali museum in the Warehouse District." Vorderbruggen is a former nurse-turned-artist-whisperer whose award-winning projects magically transform neglected neighborhoods into cultural destinations. { read more } Be The Change Join an intimate circle with Joan Vorderbruggen this Wednesday, "Powerful Lessons of Urban Place-Making: Art + Healing. More details and RSVP info here. { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Guide to Well-Being During Coronavirus Big Picture Competition: Celebrating Earth's Diversity This is Me at 68: Elders Reflect During Crisis I Wish My Teacher Knew... Translating Meaning Into Life: A Taoist Parable How to Strengthen Your Inner Shield Bye Bye Plastic Bags The Keys to Aging Well DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 243,305 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More