Public Artists Take To The Streets And Turn Houston Into ‘Big Dreams’

Anat Ronen © Houston Zoo/Stephanie Adams

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First, the weather has turned dark and stormy lately but is there caused for concern for flooding? Space City Weather meteorologist, Matt Lanza, gives insight into last night’s rain and how we avoided Houston flooding.

Guests

Matt Lanza

• Meteorologist and managing editor for Space City Weather

Courtesy of @bigwallsbigdreams via instagram

Then, what is the impact of public art on society? From social justice to economic impact –we'll get the lowdown on the importance of public art as Houston gears up for this weekend's Big Walls Big Dreams festival.

Guests

Elia Quiles

• Arts administrator and co-owner of Up Art Studio
• Up Art Studio is curating and producing the "Big Walls, Big Dreams" mural festival in Houston, May 21-23

Anat Ronen

• Public artist and muralist

• Featured artist in the “Big Walls, Big Dreams” festival

Dietrich von Biedenfeld:

• Assistant Professor in the Marilyn Davies College of Business, at the University of Houston – Downtown

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