Public Art. It brings beauty to a city’s streets and walls. But does it serve as more than that? For this special series finale of Canvasing the Streets we met virtually with Shawn Dunwoody, currently located in Rochester, NY, to discuss his iconic "Hello, Fort Wayne" mural, located in downtown Fort Wayne. For more information: https://www.pbsfortwayne.org/
Shawn Dunwoody is a local artist and activist born and raised in Rochester, New York. Early in his career he found success in galleries and at universities. But he's now returning his focus to his own neighborhood, hoping to ignite conversations through art to create changes in the community. He shares Brief But Spectacular take on bridging communities for our arts and culture series, "CANVAS."
Hello, World!
Samantha learns the history of the Abbey of the Genesee and the popular Monks’ Bread that the Trappist monks make. Samantha visits Chef Melanie Alvarez Santiago, to sample authentic Puerto Rican dishes. Samantha explores the "Grand Canyon of the East" and takes in the sights of Letchworth State Park then joins a community paint day and crafts a bucket at the Genesee Country Village & Museum. 14:22 minute mark.
Learn more about Rochesterian William Warfield's incredible journey and the process behind the bronze statue created in his honor, in this documentary produced by RIT's creative services team.
Northeast Indiana is home to a legacy of makers, doers, creators and innovators, and we are celebrating Northeast Indiana eclectic story with Make It Your Own Mural Fest! Make It Your Own Mural Fest is a unique, creative activation of the Make It Your Own brand intended to enhance Northeast Indiana and Fort Wayne's efforts to drive talent attraction, talent retention and tourism. Over 11 days, regional, national and international artists created 11 high-quality murals—one in each of the 11 counties of Northeast Indiana. In Whitley County, New York artist Shawn Dunwoody wanted to "Show-You" all there is to experience in this region through vibrant colors and eye-catching typography. Learn more at www.NEIMuralFestival.com.
Shawn Dunwoody is part of a city effort called Protect Your Circle, which is spreading the word to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Frederick Douglass mural included in trailer.
Adam Interviews Shawn Dunwoody
In the summer of 2015, artist Shawn Dunwoody led a project designed to offer employment to a group of five Rochester City School students and open their eyes to their creative potential through mural art.
Shawn Dunwoody, a multidisciplinary creative force for change, spoke at RIT as part of the Vignelli Center for Design Studies Design Conversations Lecture Series.