Katie Stewart on Soft
• – • Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel at Dorothea Dix Park
About the speaker
Katie Stewart's creativity & artistry transcends expectations. Best known for her immersive installations that captivate and inspire diverse audiences. Educated at NC State Design School, her handcrafted pieces—from towering illuminated inflatables to enchanting larger than life sculptures made from reclaimed materials—fill spaces with imagination and delight. Based at Anchorlight studios in Raleigh, NC, her public art ignites community engagement and creativity. Select clients include Nike, BLINK Cincinnati, Artsplosure, Downtown Raleigh Alliance, Dreamville, & Hopscotch Music Festival. With every work, Katie’s passion for art and community shines, showcasing her unmatched qualifications for producing unforgettable artistic experiences.
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Additional details
Our global theme for October is Soft.
The world feels hard in so many ways. Couldn’t we all use more softness?
Soft is gentle, empathic, and vulnerable. But being soft is not a weakness. It is a sign of deeper strength. Having the courage to walk through life without armor. A willingness to listen before speaking. Welcoming whatever comes with open palms. Pulling someone close for a hug.
What if our work was softer? What would we make with a little tenderness? Art that truly resonates. Innovations that heal instead of harm. Communities that hold one another instead of tearing other people down.
Soft can be a quiet form of resistance. Practice subtlety, trust, and intimacy in a world that celebrates loud braggadocio, knee-jerk reactions, and blunt force.
Let’s snuggle up and let down our guard. Soft can be our salvation.
This month’s theme was chosen by our Victoria chapter chapter in British Columbia, Canada and illustrated by Leah McInnis.
Location
Hosted at
Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel at Dorothea Dix Park
1030 Richardson Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina United States 27603
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