Where Collaboration Meets Community
July is one of our favorite times to be at Jerico. The complex is full of life, our resident artists are busy creating, and there are plenty of opportunities to gather, explore, and support local creativity.
This month, our residents are hosting Second Saturday Market Day at The Clover Room, celebrating the incredible talent of our community. Keep reading to meet this month’s featured artists.
We’re also taking you behind the scenes with resident muralist Cora Wright Art, whose recent collaboration with Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis is a beautiful example of how thoughtful partnerships can transform a space. Inspired by the native landscape surrounding the studio, Cora’s mural reflects the power of art to foster connection and belonging.
Should We Boycott Christmas 2025?
If you’re on social media - the discussion has been a hard one to avoid: do we Boycott Christmas 2025? Thousands of voices have taken to discussions of completely cancelling Christmas this year: no spending, no presents, all in an effort to put strain on the large, billion dollar corporations in this country and to disrupt the current economic system.
Shop Small This Holiday Season
What better way to shop gifts for the holidays than to support local businesses? Avoid the big box stores, Amazon, and delayed deliveries and support a local artist or business this year. We’ve got an excellent list of makers and artists joining us on the first Saturday of December for the holiday Jerico Faire. From wrapping paper, handmade jewelry, pottery, prints, knitwear and more - we’ve got the stuff that your family and friends will really enjoy.