Katie Stew

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Behind the scenes of our February cover story with artist Katie Stewart. The Raleigh creative has earned a reputation for whimsical, large-scale works — especially inflatables — that bring joy to public spaces. 🌞🎈🌈😎 📝 @cultureshockart 📷 @steadyfilm

A colorful hello to our February issue!🎉🌈🎨 A trip to @goodgracesraleigh , artist @k80stew , @reubenvincent 's homecoming, poet Diamond Forde's new book, must-do events this month + more! Perfect cozy indoor reading for the forthcoming weekend? Stay warm everyone! ❄️ 📷 @steadyfilm

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Our October Halloween 🎃 event with @k80stew at Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel (@dixconservancy ) was unforgettable. Thanks for joining us and showing up in your costumes for #CMSoft. We hope to see you all again next week for our Open Mic event! 🎤 Big thanks to @emilybennettcreative for capturing these photos ❤️📸 #CMRDU #CreativeMornings

Postcards made at the inaugural Roundabout Riso Workshop!! It was a total blast teaching Katie and Willy about the world of Riso, and their designs came out fantastically! Stay tuned for announcements of future workshops!! Flowers and Wacky Inflatable designs by @k80stew Streetlights and Watch by @wjhrdy Icon grid and Clock by @justicedunne

What are you doing this Friday? 👀🎃👻 Tickets are still available for #CMSoft with @k80stew on Oct 31 (starting at 8:30 AM) at Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel at Dorothea Dix Park! Get tickets in our link in bio 🎟️ And YES, costumes are encouraged! 🗓️ This month’s speaker is Katie Stewart. Her creativity & artistry transcends expectations. Best known for her immersive installations that captivate and inspire diverse audiences. Educated at NC State Design School, her handcrafted pieces—from towering illuminated inflatables to enchanting larger than life sculptures made from reclaimed materials—fill spaces with imagination and delight. Based at Anchorlight studios in Raleigh, NC, her public art ignites community engagement and creativity. Select clients include Nike, BLINK Cincinnati, Artsplosure, Downtown Raleigh Alliance, Dreamville, & Hopscotch Music Festival. With every work, Katie’s passion for art and community shines, showcasing her unmatched qualifications for producing unforgettable artistic experiences. #CMRDU #CreativeMornings #Raleigh #DixPark

We’re back at Dix Park (@dixconservancy ) this month for #CMSoft! Join us Friday, Oct. 31 at 8:30am at Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel at Dorothea Dix Park. 🎃 Halloween costumes encouraged, but not required! Visit our link in bio to save your seat 🎟️   Meet this month’s speaker: Katie Stewart’s (@k80stew ) creativity & artistry transcends expectations. Best known for her immersive installations that captivate and inspire diverse audiences. Educated at NC State Design School, her handcrafted pieces—from towering illuminated inflatables to enchanting larger than life sculptures made from reclaimed materials—fill spaces with imagination and delight. Based at Anchorlight studios in Raleigh, NC, her public art ignites community engagement and creativity. Select clients include Nike, BLINK Cincinnati, Artsplosure, Downtown Raleigh Alliance, Dreamville, & Hopscotch Music Festival. With every work, Katie’s passion for art and community shines, showcasing her unmatched qualifications for producing unforgettable artistic experiences. #CMSoft #CreativeMornings #CMRDU

ART in BLOOM is here! 🌸🌷💐🥳 If you’re an old follower or know me well, you already know this is my favorite time of year at @ncartmuseum —because ART IN BLOOM is back! 🦋🎈🙌🏻 There’s something so special about how Art in Bloom always coincides with the start of Spring and Nowruz—it fills me with so much joy and makes me love this event even more every year! 🥳😇🌷 This Saturday, we beought the Art in Bloom energy outdoors with @k80stew inflatable installation at #ncmapark—a must-see moment of spring magic! 🪄 Plus, from Wednesday through Sunday, the museum will be overflowing with flowers, beauty, and creativity 🤭🤩 🎟️ This event is completely sold out, but you can still experience the floral vibes by visiting this huge installation in front of the Welcome Center. Come celebrate art in bloom with us! 🥂✨🌼 Are you coming this week? Let me know in the comments so we can find each other! And don’t forget to follow along for sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes moments all week long! ✨🌿 • #ncmaartinbloom #ncma #ncmabloom #artinbloom #ncartmuseum #ncmapark #museumofart #flowerinstallation #museum #springvibe #springinmuseum #raleighnc

BLINK, the nation’s largest light & art festival. Cincinnati, OH | Оct. 17-20 2024 🐸 Heart of Glass, inflatable soft sculpture frog installation process 💚 Endless gratitude & thank yous to the entire Blink team, ArtsWave, Andrew Salzbrun, Justin Brookhart, Megyn Norbut, and Willy Hardy. Attraction sponsor: PNC. First out of state public art install🥳💘 @blinkcincinnati #BLINKCincinnati #BLINK2024

Video of the group riding past the big froggy from our last coffee outside ride as shot by @k80stew . @brood_awakening frog designed by Katie Stewart, too! Next coffee outside ride is Friday, December 6 @ 7:30 AM.

We are thrilled to collaborate with @brood_awakening , an art walk style installation at the Walnut Creek Wetland Center. Join us for an hour of clay play where we will create our favorite swamp critters out of model clay! 🐞 This event is FREE and open to the public. 🗓️ Sunday, November 3 from 1:30pm - 2:30pm 🖼️ Please register by “purchasing” a ticket, link in bio. …………………………………………………………………………………… 🐞 Learn more about Brood Awakening: Join us at Walnut Creek Wetland Park October 27-November 3 for “Brood Awakening,” a unique collaboration between Raleigh-based artists Katie Stewart ( @k80stew ) and Jay Ross (@sonofwm ). This art walk style installation on the park trails blends art, environmental education, and food to highlight the rich history and importance of the Walnut Creek Wetland Park. Supported by SEEK Raleigh- a program by @raleigh_arts