College of 成人直播 and Human Development instructor Carrie Neumayer is doing her part to help beautify the central Asian country of Kazakhstan.
The adjunct instructor has been selected as a featured artist for that country鈥檚 , a month-long event that starts Aug. 27. The festival, which draws artists and art lovers from around the world, showcases art in public spaces.
will work with students from Kasteyev Arts School to create murals that depict Kazakhstani fairy tales. The murals will be displayed in the town of Almaty.聽 As a featured artist, Neumayer will also conduct master classes for students and teachers during her time abroad.
Neumayer鈥檚 presentation during the festival, 鈥淗ow to Brand a Creative City,鈥 is based on her experience with the Louisville art scene.
鈥淚鈥檓 honored to be able to take part in such a powerful cultural exchange centered around the importance of art and art education,鈥 said Neumayer.
Neumayer teaches art education in CEHD鈥檚 early childhood and elementary education department.
