#27 Transforming Communities with Public Art: Neo Medina’s Paint the City

Join Monte Reyment and Anthony Alvarado in this episode of "It's Your Neighbor" podcast as they talk with Neo Medina, an inspiring muralist from Appleton, about using public art to transform communities and bridge social divides. What You'll Hear: The Need for Public Art in Wisconsin: Monte and Anthony discuss the lack of public art throughout Wisconsin and its potential to bring communities together, create friendships, and reshape perceptions. Building Community: The hosts share highlights from their successful live episode at the RISE Up conference, where they received uplifting feedback that fuels their mission. They also introduce Ashley and Taylor, new team members starting in real estate with Take Action Realty Group. Neo’s Journey: Neo Medina opens up about his path from challenging times in Sheboygan to becoming a successful artist and mentor. He shares how art became his platform for good, helping him overcome adversity and inspire others. Empowering Youth: Discover how Neo’s "Paint the City" initiative empowers young artists, crosses social and racial barriers, and fosters community connections through collaborative art projects. Making an Impact: Explore the impact of public art in Wisconsin, the collaborative effort behind creating murals, and the importance of resilience in overcoming challenges. Neo and the hosts emphasize the need for diverse perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Balancing Act: Neo shares insights on balancing his demanding work with family life, the support he receives from his wife, and the valuable lessons from mentors and experiences. Get Involved: Learn how you can support Neo's "Paint the City" project and make a positive impact in your community. Connect with Neo Medina: Instagram: @i_am_art Learn more about "Paint the City" and upcoming episodes of Its Your Neighbor Podcast - Inspiring Community, One Neighbor at a Time @ www.tarealtygroup.com Thank you for listening! Community support and resilience are key to building a brighter future together. Listen to #ItsYourNeighborPodcast on Spotify or subscribe on YouTube today!

More on Paint the City 2024

Paint the City is a youth led community mural initiative. 20 AASD high school students will paint a large scale mural over the course of two weeks. Not only do they get to create a beautiful and lasting impression on our landscape but they also receive a stipend and a half an elective credit as well. Paint the City brings in hundreds of community members over two weeks that come to learn from, paint alongside, and break bread with our youth. The culmination of this initiative is a community celebration taking place on the last day of the project at the host site. This year’s mural will be painted at the YMCA downtown. Support here. Follow our progress on Instagram @ i.m.art

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