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Need a little inspiration this morning? Don’t we all! Tis why I’ve prepared Vol. 4 of my Oaxaca street art series, to give us some color to satiate our pallets. Street art is an entropic practice - what you contribute will get covered, tattered, torn, ripped, scraped, rained on, or worse! But that’s OK, it’s an ephemeral practice. A reminder that the ingredients we add to the human soup are everlasting, and also, temporary. Enjoy the Full Article with 15 street art photos here: https://lnkd.in/gXxc3_pf

99.9999% of the art on this planet DOES NOT exist in a gallery or museum. Point of fact. It reminds me that we must continue to redefine culture as opposed to letting it be fed to us. Now pretend you're eating a taco for breakfast and take a stroll with me down Los Libres, Pino Suarez, or Tacubaya... all streets blessed to house some of that 99.9999%... Enjoy all 15 new images of Oaxacan street art in Vol. 3 of my ongoing series: https://lnkd.in/gPE4RJRE

How many of you found going back to full time in the office not so peachy-rosey? How many of you managers are tired of your folks bitchin’ about it? While it can be annoying, that’s not your only problem. Nearly ? of your work-from-home-employees would rather quit than go back to a boring, uninspired office. I’ve been in both positions since the pandemic times and neither is any fun. But I think there’s a way you can make it a lot easier for your team and for yourself while minimizing the risk of losing your top performers. Check out my latest blog post for IPaintMyMind for my tips on not f*cking up the back to office mandate. In it you’ll learn about listening to your team, tips on how to engage during the transition, and ways to make your office suck a lot less with inspired art.

Never have I felt ......... That so many people around me care about the things that I do. There is something hugely affirming, inspiring, and precious about that. Whether the 'memelas' you bought from the se?ora at the corner (link to info on this delicious Mexican staple inside the article), the t-shirt made by a local artist, the papel picado overhead, or another dope mural... Art is everywhere in Oaxaca. So without further ado, I yield to Vol. 2 of my series on street art in Oaxaca City that has captured my eye or caused me to pause over the last few weeks… And don’t forget to check out Vol. 1 if you haven’t yet --> https://lnkd.in/ggNCc2dw

Meet Ms. Karen Walls! She is the perfect embodiment of the impact we drive and the heroes we serve. A Chicagoan and longtime teacher supporting various schools on Chicago's south side, Karen is always a beam of light despite the challenges she and her students face. Karen has dealt with cuts to funding at her schools as well as personal loss and challenges - but nothing ever deters her. She is tough!!! We have worked with Karen to bring art into her schools through rentals and most recently permanent art donations, provided her with culturally relevant content and lesson plans to engage her students, and professional development experiences to add tools to her tool belt. She is a beacon of generosity, hope, energy, and love. If your company is looking to do something impactful this year, DM me to learn about IPaintMyMind's corporate sponsorship opportunities! Your corporate charitable giving efforts could support Karen and many more incredible local heroes like her that we work with regularly!! Corporate Sponsorship Info: https://lnkd.in/gWPtmFEk You can also donate personally!!!! Individual Donation Link: https://lnkd.in/g9QJDG6q

The healthcare industry needs a facelift.

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$4.4 BILLION in 2023. And it's going up. It's how much companies, cities, and hospitals spent on public art in just one year. Why do organizations invest in art at astronomical levels? Because of the VALUE it delivers! Come hear me speak at the CREW Dallas lunch on February 19th! We'll explore compelling case studies and data on why art is essential for successful real estate projects. Research shows art's benefits beyond aesthetics, including: ?? Increased foot traffic and sales ?? Increased property value ??Quicker lease-ups, improved tenant retention ??Higher positive brand awareness We'll dive into many ways art delivers ROI and transforms projects into destination-worthy properties! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gW5KDQsv. I can't wait to see you on February 19th!