The Good, The Bad and the Beautiful

On February 4th I went to Flint, Michigan to present this "Every Drop Counts" project to the members of the Flint River Watershed Coalition. I was delighted by the new director's comment that it was so great to have one positive and beautiful presentation in their midst. We did talk about PFAS contamination in the groundwater and surface water AND we showed them the mosaic mural we are working on. The drops added just the right amount of sparkle that was needed that night.

The good news: There is still have time to get more of artists and friends to make a drop or two.

The other good news, We collected a page full of names and emails from people that want to be involved in the community mosaic, learn the basics of this art or just learn about "forever" chemicals polluting our ground, air and water.

The bad news (if it can be called that) is the building where this mosaic will be installed, is still under construction and now we have an early spring completion date. They are making great progress and, if I put my construction manager hard hat back on, I'd say they this is a realistic completion date. What does that mean for us? MORE DROPS!

Please sign up, we need nine

teen more people to commit to make a drop or two. You can be a part of this great project and get the template and instruction by sending me your mailing address and $10 via paypal: KatePepinArts@gmail.com or venmo @Kate-Pepin

19 Drops!

More artists are making drops and we need only 19 more people to commit to this in order to complete the sky of this mural!

Every Drop Counts!

If you've been following my work, you already know my passions for art and environment. For years, I've focused environmental action on our most precious resource: CLEAN WATER. I sent my dream of melding these passions out to the universe and what appeared was an opportunity to educate community on combine ground and surface water with mosaics!

When I say it appeared, here are a few examples: Ron, a not-really-retired marketing professional who reminds me that just doing the right thing needs to be shared with the right outreach and messaging, Kate, R. an art therapist who helps engage community, Flint River watershed coalition- to provide education on water contaminants, a seed grant from the Great Lakes PFAS Action network to get us started, Randee, a local artist and the best community connector, she will be joined by Kate H. who will be teaching mosaics to the community, and of course CMA2 mosaic artists who are creating Every Drop that will become the backdrop for the elements the community adds.

My dear friend, and spiritual guide, Linda continues to remind me that I can, and do, manifest all that is good - when I remain open and share with the world.

And Poof! Here it is!

A tangible example of environment and art joined together with all of you, truly a community mosaic.