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Cusick, WA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Public art installations

Description: Community spaces on the reservation lacked cultural expression, leaving the powwow grounds and walking routes without art. The tribe launched a utility box art project, installing eight vibrant wraps along high-traffic areas after soliciting designs from local artists. Many of the community's elders helped select artwork that reflects tribal heritage, strengthening intergenerational ties. The colorful additions have sparked pride and conversations about future murals and sculptures. "The new boxes look great... they add so much color to the walking path," said one resident.

Lancaster, PA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Public art installations

Description: This project will enhance the plaza near the senior center with public art and technology, celebrating Latino older adults' migration stories. It includes a steel sculpture, QR codes for oral stories, and plaza upgrades.

Hendersonville, NC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021

Project Category: Public art installations

Description: Herdersonville has two discrete downtown districts and recently created a safe pedestrian pathway to connect them. Friends of Downtown Hendersonville's initiative beautified the path and dubbed it the Downtown Art Route. First, the organization held an art contest. Then volunteers painted three winning designs onto the path's pavement. The Hendo Bee Line mural depicts pollinator flowers, while another mural features five hands spelling the word Hendo in American Sign Language. A third stretch of sidewalk showcases artwork depicting bears in a mountain landscape. Since the project completed, organizers are looking for locations to install more public art in the future.

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Reno, NV

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: This project will provide fresh produce and educational programs for a diverse community in Reno. The garden features accessible, raised beds for older adults and hosts nutrition workshops, promoting health and community connection.

Reno, NV

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Bikeability

Description: This project will provide adaptive bikes for people of all ages and abilities, enhancing connectivity and access to local trails.

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