representing creative, positive, community change

Art Start Logo

Salinas, California like lots of places is in need of a renaissance.  The image of the city is tarnished by imbalanced reporting of gang violence.

I have recently had the opportunity of working with a group of high schools students - quite creative, quite personable, quite intelligent, and quite determined to rebrand themselves and Salinas.

This group has promoted and curated a city wide high school art show - which is being held at the communtiy college within the city - Hartnell College. They have over and over proved themselves dedicated to the community.

The term artstart is used by many - but it is quite representative of the programs being offered by local non-profit Artistas Unidos - Artists United.

• New artists can display work 
• Local businesses become venues for displaying local art
• Youth are mentored and encouraged to development art
• New audiences are exposed to local art

As a vehicle for positive change, art has a great deal of power. The simple logo above is designed to represent this artistic, community movement.

See Also

• Logo Pogo
  a look at logos by Outhouse Studios
• Artistas Unidos - Artists United
  Non-profit community arts - mentoring youth in Salinas