NOMADstudio

NOMADstudio - The Art Bus Project - Art for ALL NOMAD puts creativity in motion to fuel connections and nurture communities.
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They do this by mobilizing artists, activating shared spaces, and celebrating creative expression as an essential part of human well-being. NOMAD believes that collaborative culture-making supports well-being, and is a human right. Their network of artists, advocates, and activists work to remove impediments and ensure that the means to exercise this right are available to all. Their work is roote

d in the shared belief that creative expression is for ALL people, and that (as stated in the 1948 United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights), “everyone has the right to freely participate in the cultural life of the community." In 2013, artist Carrie Boucher transformed a retired bus into a mobile studio to bring hands-on art exploration to the world, and NOMADstudio (Neighborhood Oriented Mobile Art + Design) was born. Today, with help from an ever-growing team, NOMAD continues to build connections through creativity, facilitating thousands of interactions between people and art in public and private spaces every year.

06/05/2026

Calling all Volunteers!
We’re excited to gather again. This time to welcome new faces and reconnect with returning volunteers.
Join us for our Monthly Volunteer Orientation (Zoom), then meet us at our office for Pay-to-Paint, a hands-on way to support and experience the work.
Will you join us?

📍 Online + In Person
Monthly Volunteer Orientation June 28th | 1–2p (online)
Pay-to-Paint June 28th | 2:30–4:30p

🔗 Learn more here: https://loom.ly/xM5VpuY
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Illustration by teammate Izzy
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06/03/2026

Wood build is one of our favorite projects here at NOMAD. It is an open‑ended art activity where children use small wood items and glue to build their own structures, sculptures, or designs. There is no “right” result—the focus is on creativity, problem‑solving, and exploration.

Hop over to our blog for the material list and a quick start guide on how to do this project at home! ➡️ https://loom.ly/X5OePRI
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05/06/2026

Beep, Beep!
The team had a wonderful time connecting and painting the bus in Sarasota with The Ringling team. Now we are on the move to get the bus ready for our next Rolling Studio event: Painting in the Park at the MFA!

We need all hands-on deck to get the bus sparkling.

We usually wash our bus in the early afternoon, but this Mother's Day we’ll be bringing it to our young friends at the group children's home. We plan to have an evening bus washing session immediately after that visit. We’d love for you to join us…and bring your loved ones out too!

Allendale UMC
3803 Haines Rd N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
May 10th, 2026| Sunday 6p - 7:30p
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Check the link in our bio for upcoming volunteer opportunities!
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04/21/2026

"As a Teaching Artist, I find myself utilizing many different types of art supplies. There are times when I’m facilitating a project and I don’t feel great about the material. It’s not that it isn’t fun and visually appealing but it’s because it isn’t particularly earth friendly (I’m looking at you, glitter. I’m looking very hard at you)." - Calan Ree
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Our teammate spent this month partaking in an earth friendly art project. She shares this project with us along with some eco-friendly tips! Head to the link in our bio to read more.
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04/17/2026

One of our regular campers gave a wonderful interview, sharing their highlights from art camp.
The NOMAD team is beaming with joy after watching this video. We are so honored we get to connect and create alongside amazing community members.
Thank you to our teammate Izzy, for capturing this precious moment!
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Video by teammate Izzy
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04/15/2026

Calling all Volunteers!
We are seeking your help from bus wash to organizing art supplies in the office and tying aprons at events.

Upcoming opportunities include:
Bus Wash - [NOMAD office] April 19 12:30p - 2:30p
Monthly Volunteer orientation - [online] April 26 1p - 2p
Monthly Volunteer Day - [NOMAD office] April 26 2:30p - 4:30p
Ringling: Remake Learning Days [Sarasota] May 2 10a - 1p or 12p - 3p

To learn more about each opportunity and to register, visit the link in our bio.
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04/14/2026

Sarasota friends we are bringing the Rolling Studio over the Skyway bridge to you! Join NOMADstudio and The Ringling team for a day of community bus painting at The Ringling Museum on May 2nd, 2026.

Bus painting is FREE but registration is required. Head to ringling.org, scroll down the homepage and look for their ‘Family Friendly’ button to register, or scan the QR code on the last photo.
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03/18/2026

⭐ WE'RE CELEBRATING VOLUNTEERS! ⭐
When: Sunday, 3/22/26 - 2:30 - 4:30
Where: The NOMADstudio office at Allendale United Methodist Church

This gathering is for current volunteers, and anyone interested in volunteering with us.

Join us for an intimate gathering where you can learn more about NOMADstudio, get a behind the scenes peek, and enjoy light refreshments with our teammates! Come along to:
➡️ explore art supplies (bring your kids!)
➡️ hear about how you can help with future volunteer opportunities & tasks
➡️ ask any questions you may have

Register for the "Volunteer Gathering" at this link:
https://loom.ly/UbXfUxk
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02/26/2026

We just want to send a huge thank you to the crew that helped wash our bus about a week ago. They did a phenomenal job and made our bus spotless. Look at our wheels, they've never looked this shiny before!
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It's not too late to join the volunteer fun! Help out this weekend at Gasparilla Arts Festival by registering at the link in our bio.
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02/25/2026

Dear Friends,
We are taking the Rolling Studio over the Gandy bridge to Tampa this weekend. Meet us at , and look for the section near the tennis courts to find our bus!

Check the map for guidance.
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Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
Feb. 28th-March 1st, 2026 | Sat. 9am-6pm & Sun. 10am-5pm
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Address

3803 Haines Road N
Saint Petersburg, FL
33703

Website

https://www.nomadstudio.org/

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