activism

This mural by Southwest Florida artist Roland Ruocco stood in front of the Alliance for the Arts before it was vandalized multiple times in April, 2022. The 4×8 foot murals depicting Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy could be seen by traffic passing on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers. It's now a beacon of community support and response to the war in Ukraine, inspiring 20 more murals to be created by local artists.

Artists create 20 new murals for Ukraine to encourage dialogue after vandalism

Tara Calligan

After two murals of Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy were vandalized in April at the Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers, Florida, a larger project was born. Now, an accordion of twenty 4×8 foot murals painted by local artists line the Alliances’ festival grounds. All using vivid colors - most emphasizing the yellow and blue of the Ukrainian flag.

Ukraine Mural Project & Community Concert flyer.

Two murals supporting Ukraine were vandalized. Now, this art center is commissioning 20.

Tara Calligan

Two murals by local artists in response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis were vandalized last month on the campus of the Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers. The art center is reacting by commissioning 20 more murals by local artists to show solidarity for the people of Ukraine.

Education

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: We Hear a Survivor's Story

Mike Kiniry

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and this year marks 18 years of sexual assault-centered activism. According to the National Sexual Violence…