Art gives us access to worlds we’ve never seen,
and helps us see our world in new ways.
“You Belong Here”
Springfield, Ohio mural installed by Janel Young of JY Originals with local artists, high school students, and other community members
Pulaagam: A Celebration of Fulani Heritage
At the Columbus Arts Festival June 7, we're spotlighting Columbus' very-own female griot, Habi Gawlo, and poet-activist Houleye Thiam in "Pulaagam: A Celebration of Fulani Heritage."
The audience will also be treated to recorded music from Salif Sarr, a Columbus artist and vocal advocate for the Fulani people of Mauritania.
The Fulani Project
The beauty of the Fulani culture and people, who have moved throughout the world but maintain their families’ heritage and roots, is evident in Tariq Tarey‘s photos in “The Fulani Project.”
Immigrant Youth In Cincinnati Illustrate Their Lives
“Soccer is the most essential part of my life.” — Enock Sadiki
Black Immigrants In Ohio
Shema Asifiwe, a Cincinnati-area immigrant, provided the cover art for Ohio Immigrant Alliance’s Black immigrants data brief.
You Belong Here
Artist Janel Young has a message for Haitians in Springfield: “You belong here.”
The Griot Tradition With Tam Tam Magic
The West African griot tradition tells us who we are.