Collage, Colors and Community History with Mike Acker

11/03/2023 47 min

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Episode Synopsis

Mike Acker's collages create stunning and surprising new perspectives on the world around us. In a society that so often values far-off travels and worldly issues, Mike's art draws us in to our own backyards, fostering wonder for our communities and local environments. Beyond physical sculptures, murals, and paintings, Mike's media include databases and museum curations to tell the often unknown stories of Sonoma's History, sparking curiosity and interest in what may be everyday, but he argues is not mundane at all. In this episode, we talk about why it is so important to pay attention, how art can give value to new perspectives, and how we are all a part of history.
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If you want to:
Learn more about Mike Acker's Springs Museum project, visit: https://springsmuseum.org/
For more info about his studio art in general go to: www.mca-studios.com
To view his project highlighting the buildings along hwy 12 in his Main Stem Project, see: https://www.valleyofthemoonmainstemproject.org/
And finally, to follow Mike on social media, search for: @ackermichael6

To learn more about Hello Sonoma, visit Hellosonoma.org 
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