Dear Racine,

Emma Rose Widmar announces her role as the 21st ArtRoot Writer in Residence, focusing on Racine and disability awareness over the next six months. With a history in journalism, she aims to foster empathy and connection through impactful storytelling. Emma reflects on her roots in Racine and her experiences with chronic health conditions, driving her passion to advocate for understanding and unity within the community.

OBSERVATIONS #4 8.24.24

Call – Environment, Theme of the Month Response – Folk Lore Observed – Floating Feathers, a Folk Art Poem – by Mimi Peterson, WIR #17 Folk culture comes to pass thru generations. Friends gather to share ideas, they repeat news, tell tales of events, and, perhaps, anecdote the next project’s story board with pictographs and…