Location: Corner of Fulton Avenue & Tippah Park Court, Charlotte, NC The story behind the work: Joy In The Shadows is about finding light in everyday places and coming together to transform something overlooked into something meaningful, beautiful, and cared for. This streetscape project grew out of both personal memories and the Plaza Midwood community's commitment to caring for its neighborhood. Years ago, while living in Plaza Midwood with my young son, we spent countless

On October 4, 2025, the Plaza Midwood community came together for a Community Paint Day, marking the official beginning of the streetscape installation. Neighbors of all ages gathered at Fulton Avenue and Roland Street to put paint to pavement and begin transforming the neighborhood entrance together. Hosted in partnership with the Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association and funded through the City of Charlotte, the event gave community members the opportunity to move from sim

On June 28th, the corner of Fulton and Tippah Park came alive with creativity, connection, and sunshine as neighbors of all ages joined us for our community Shadow Workshop Day, hosted in partnership with the Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association and funded through the city of Charlotte. What made the day so special wasn’t just the activity itself, but the people who came together—big and small, kids with boundless imaginations, parents lending their creativity, and longtime