As Medical District Park unveils its newest asset, Lakeisha Edwards (UrbanArt Comission) and renowned artist Molly Gochman reveal the connection between this high-profile public space in the heart of Memphis and the community it serves. They share what led to the creation of an interactive sculpture that invites the community to rethink its relationship with monuments. See “Monuments to Motherhood” in Medical District Park, located in the heart of the Memphis Medical District. Did you know this project is only one example of the collaborative way UrbanArt Commssion intertwines creativity and community? Listen for ways you can play a role in public art selection — no artistic experience required!

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Molly Gochman
• Monuments to Motherhood podcast
• UrbanArt Commission
• Previous conversation with Lakeshia Edwards can be found here
• The Ukrainian Museum exhibit from Molly Gochman
• The Red Sand Project by Molly Gochman
• Monuments to Motherhood opening in Memphis
• Memphis Medical District Collaborative
• Health Sciences Park renamed Medical District Park
• Medical District Park
• Public art process
• A Confederate General's Remains Are Being Moved Out Of Memphis (NPR)
• Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike
• Art in Memphis International Airport

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.