Douglas is one of nine communities represented in the inaugural Arizona Creative Communities Institute, a learning program wherein diverse teams from Arizona cities, towns, and neighborhoods reimagine community assets and devise meaningful projects that place creative engagement, ethical and equitable practices, and local wisdom at the center.
Team Members & Collaborators
The list below includes persons affiliated with the team at any point in the 2+ year engagement:
David Carranza, Former Director of Economic/Community Development, City of Douglas
Arturo Escalante, Former Director, Sun Magazine
Estrella Esquilín, Artist
Alexandra Jimenez, Artist
Jenea Sanchez, Founder, Border Arts Corridor; Instructor, Cochise College
Dave Tarullo, Board Treasurer, Border Arts Corridor; Instructor, Cochise College
Jose Pedro Teran, Owner, El Arteran Designs
About Douglas
Population: 17,378
Douglas residents Arturo Escalante, Jenea Sanchez, and Jose Pedro Teran.
Project
Following deep community listening focusing on the history, promise, and lived experiences of the people living and working in the historic border city of Douglas, Arizona, “Reframing Douglas” was born—a series of events and interactions resulting in the installation of interactive sculptural viewfinders as a way to remember and animate places where residents gather, celebrate, and strive.
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Additional Information and Project Updates
Douglas selected for AZ Creative Communities grant | Douglas Dispatch, July 26, 2017
