Kara Hackett

Kara Hackett

Mar
16

Q&A with Lyndy Bazile: How Studio Vwazen supports art and community in Renaissance Pointe

“I think how you find strength is in connecting with your community, so that’s really what I'm trying to do here in a couple of different ways.”
13 min read
Mar
14

7 questions with the Ragtag Bunch, bringing Irish pub music to Fort Wayne bars this St. Paddy’s Day

"Fort Wayne really is a music town, and I think it’s going to continue to be that way."
7 min read
Mar
14

March 14, 2023 | Our St. Paddy's Day plans • A new shared art studio • Deal of the Month!

12 min read
Mar
09

Meet 4 Fort Wayne artists behind the murals at Union Street Market

Fort Wayne artists on the murals they painted for the Union Street Market--Theoplis Smith III, Bonnie 'Bonjo' Andrews, Raul Perez, Jeremy Stroup.
7 min read
Mar
09

How anti-LGBTQIA+ bills in Indiana risk lives—and Fort Wayne's economic future

"I don't think most people in Fort Wayne realize what could happen if this legislation passes in Indiana. But they'll see the effects of it later, and then they'll be upset and want to know more."
8 min read
Mar
08

A Fort Wayne resident is raising money to make her artist debut with a mural at Hanna Homestead Park

“I want this project to be my introduction to Fort Wayne’s community as an artist.”
2 min read
Mar
07

Q&A with Luke Labas, addressing systemic challenges to accessibility in Fort Wayne

"We are all likely to be disabled at some point in our lives, and when that time comes, we will want to access the resources and amenities we need to live well."
9 min read
Mar
07

March 7, 2023 | Muralists share projects • "No Hate in Our State" • Worker shortage at local restaurants

11 min read
Feb
28

Feb. 28, 2023 | Fort Wayne earns national recognition • A walkable art corridor • Philharmonic strike update

15 min read
Feb
28

Feb. 28, 2023 | Fort Wayne earns national recognition for public art

Hey Locals, This week is all about creative culture. Fort Wayne made national headlines for its public art scene, and
6 min read