ACCESS = Artists Creating Community Engagement in the South Sound seeks support

Welcome to ACCESS: Artists Creating Community Engagement in the South Sound!

At ACCESS, we believe in the transformative power of art to unite people from all walks of life and enhance the beauty of shared spaces. Led by artist Jennifer Kuhns, our program is dedicated to fostering community connections and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of our surroundings through participatory art projects.

Participants rotated through Arbutus during Fall ArtsWalk 2018 to create the mosaic for a bench.

Our mission is to bring people together, regardless of their age, background, or abilities, and empower them to co-create vibrant and meaningful art installations. We specialize in the captivating art form of mosaic, but we hope to incorporate more artists and mediums over time.

What makes ACCESS unique?

– Inclusivity: We work with diverse groups of participants to ensure that our projects are representative of the entire community, and funding will help eliminate financial barriers to participation.

– Collaboration: We believe that art is a collective endeavor. Our projects are co-created, allowing everyone to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

– Community Beautification: We transform public and shared-use spaces into vibrant, inspiring, and welcoming environments through our art installations.

– Engagement: Our projects go beyond the final piece; they spark conversations, strengthen community bonds, and leave a lasting impact.

Metamorphosis Mural Dedication

Join us in our mission to create art that unites, uplifts, and transforms. Together, we can make a positive difference in our communities, one mosaic at a time.

Jennifer Kuhns is a full-time artist as JK Mosaic, LLC (https://www.jkmosaic.com) who has been has been leading community art projects since 2012. ACCESS is an idea that has been developing for several years, and she would like to partner with local businesses and/or organizations to turn it into a solid program. Recognizing that she cannot do it alone, she is launching this crowdfunder in order to fund more projects, and with a long-term goal of eventually retiring from big commissions to focus on personal creative expression and community projects. She is launching this fundraiser on her birthday, and it ends on her 55th birthday, one year later.

Get involved with ACCESS today, and let’s build a more beautiful and connected community together! To contribute tax deductible financial support, click HERE.

The mural is complete as of 9/12/23, with 325 mosaic butterflies surrounding a figure emerging from a chrysalis, spreading their beautiful wings. It was made entirely through community participation.
A one-day event; children of all ages worked together, rotating through, and did most of the work on this community mural for the City of Auburn.
In Febrary 2020, I worked with kids at Auburn’s Teen Center to complete mosaic designs for 3 concrete benches.
Participants working on squares for the Westport Mural, quilting bee style.
City Council members made butterflies during a lunchtime art intervention.
This photo is from a mural-making intensive in Hillsboro, OR, but shows a group of people working together on a mosaic, which is what we’ll be doing at Arbutus for Arts Walk!
This mural was made entirely through community engagement. The first step took place during Olympia Spring Arts Walk with the making of the wings.
Olympia Mayor Dontae Payne and his family came by and added some tiles to the mural.
During Olympia’s Arts Walk festival, I led a mosaic fishmaking event. Turnout was huge! We had to set up extra tables and print more fish templates to accommodate all of the participants.
This is the completed mural in Orlando, FL, with over 1000 hearts from all over the world!

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