The Artists Talk Series provides a platform for artists to share their career life experiences, highlight obstacles along their path, and to demonstrate how they were able to confront and overcome obstacles. Artists also frequently depict their latest work highlighting how the work came about and its meaning to them personally and to society overall. There is a moderated question & answer segment where the audience asks questions of artists directly. Typically, Artists Talk Series are recorded and loaded onto the Foundation’s YouTube channel.

The full recording of  Artists Talk DC #10: “Street Art: Past, Present, Future” is now live—watch moderator Cory Lee Stowers in conversation with Trap Bob, MISS CHELOVE, and Travis Love as they trace street art’s journey from underground expression to mainstream impact. Recorded at Eaton DC on May 24, 2025, this session dives into:

Integrity in Action: How artists stay true to their vision while navigating legal and social hurdles.

Community Collaboration: Stories of murals and installations that unite neighborhoods and amplify under-heard voices.

Innovation Ahead:
Safety by Design: Technology solutions—such as motion-activated lighting and geofencing alerts—help protect viewers and artists during after-hours installations.
Living Timelines: The Paul Robeson mural in Washington, DC embeds hidden QR-triggered content, revealing layers of history and community stories on demand.

“Best part of being a public artist is that our work is not hiding—it’s in the community,”    Trap Bob (Tenbeete Solomon)

Watch the full talk on our YouTube Channel here.

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