Public art can do more than decorate a space. It can preserve history, spark curiosity, tell a community’s story, and make a place feel more alive. In this episode, Cassie Condon, Troy Mueller, and Holly Carlini join the podcast to talk about the growing role of art in North Platte- from bringing the story of the North Platte Canteen to life, to murals and sculpture downtown, to the opportunities that creative work can create for local artists and entrepreneurs.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🎨 Canteen Project: Bringing a remarkable piece of local history to life through public art

🤝 Community Support: How local artists, businesses, organizations, and volunteers are helping bring the project together

🧱 Fundraising: How commemorative bricks are helping support the Canteen project

🖌️ Murals: Using art to tell stories, highlight local businesses, and add personality to downtown spaces

🚶 Sculpture Walk: Bringing new sculptures and artists to downtown each year

🎨Creative Community: Creating opportunities for local artists to share their work and connect with the community

💬 Asking For a Friend: When a creative hobby should be treated as a business

Resources for this episode:

Prairie Art Center:

https://www.prairieartscenter.org

North Platte Canteen Public Art Piece

https://www.thatsmybrick.com/CANTEENDist

Holly Carlini

https://www.pacart.shop/holly-carlini

Troy Mueller

https://troymuller.com

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