Colman Commons and Terrain: Making Room for Art, Making Room for Each Other
By Ashleigh McCurdy - My time at Terrain 17 in Spokane, Washington earlier this month was truly amazing and inspiring. Being there and experiencing the Inland Northwest’s premier art festival firsthand gave me a chance to see what is possible when we create space for art and the people who bring it to life.
At Our Table: My Afternoon with Lewis Rudd at Colman Commons
By Ashleigh McCurdy - Some afternoons remind me exactly why we opened the doors to Colman Commons. Recently, Lewis Rudd, co-founder and CEO of Ezell’s Famous Chicken, joined host Keisha Credit here for an exclusive interview on The Pop-Up! at the Colman Commons Backstage.
A Letter from Colman Commons: The Art of Gathering Well
By Ashleigh McCurdy - Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes a space feel special. Not just beautiful, not just well-designed, but the kind of place that makes you want to stay a little longer. I think it has something to do with how we gather.
Claiming Colman Commons: Takiyah Ward on Black Art and Divine Audacity
The Colman Commons Grand Opening recently honored a panel of Black women in the arts. Taking center stage was Takiyah "TDUB" Ward, the newly appointed Creative Director of Colman Commons and the owner of The Re-Sole 206.
Ashleigh McCurdy Reflects on the Colman Commons Grand Opening Rooted in Black Art, Wellness, and Community
One week after the grand opening of Colman Commons, Executive Director Ashleigh McCurdy is still absorbing the magnitude of what the night meant for the artists, for the community, and for the future of the space itself.