Clinton Community Center Mural: A Symbol of Community and Hope
In September, ARTogether facilitated the creation of a new mural, featured on the entry wall of the Clinton Community Center building. This community art project
In September, ARTogether facilitated the creation of a new mural, featured on the entry wall of the Clinton Community Center building. This community art project
Written by Bushra Gill A professor in art school taught that an artist’s role in society was to show their work. Created in solitude, the
Written by Polina Marso, Arts and Wellness Program Manager Imagine arriving in a new country, where the sounds, sights, and language are all unfamiliar. For
Highlights from World Refugee and Immigrant Day Festival in Oakland, CA On June 15, 2024, Clinton Park in Oakland was transformed into a vibrant tapestry
Seven years ago, ARTogether was just a dream. I remember attending the 2017 World Refugee Day event at Laney College, introducing myself to various organizations.
We are excited to invite guest blog writer Arina Sarwari-Stadny to share more about their art making process behind this year’s World Refugee and Immigrant
Between Mission Street and Valencia Street, in the middle of a long line of beautiful murals, a woman waits for you. With her arms lifted above her head, she holds her ponytail in one hand and a pair of scissors in the other. An Iranian flag is painted behind her but she is the focus. She looks down at the earth, her expression shaped by determination as she slices the sharp blades through her hair. Above her are the words, “Women, Life, Freedom…”