Project Jericho

08/17/2026

Join us this week for the Building the Band song premiere! Experience live interviews with the artists, a red carpet photo op, and the music debut of three distinct bands! Learn how they made their songs and the meaning behind their thoughtful and inspiring lyrics. This event is a celebration of talent, inspiration, and the profound impact that music can have in connecting our community.

Building the Band was made possible in part by an Arts Partnership Grant from the Ohio Arts Council

08/12/2026

Don’t let the rain stop you from celebrating a very special piece of art!

07/28/2026

Register now for Project Scare-A-Crow! Create an out of this world scarecrow with your family, school, business or organization 👽🪐✨

07/16/2026

For young people in the justice system, the arts can do more than fill time.

Research and field experience suggest participating in art can improve behavioral outcomes, lower recidivism, support rehabilitation, and strengthen social and emotional skills like self-regulation and self-worth.

So how does an arts organization actually bring those experiences inside a facility or to youth returning home?

Dig into a practical guide from Project Jericho and learn how to bring arts programming to justice-involved youth, from your first facility visit to measuring whether it’s working.

A practical guide to bringing your arts programming to justice-involved youth, from your first facility visit to measuring whether it’s working.

07/02/2026

50 middle school students joined creative forces with Studio Cera Marie to design and paint a mural that reflects the joy, diversity, strength and heart of Hayward Middle School 🙌

Hayward students wanted their courtyard to embody the values of the people who fill their halls, students and staff alike. The lively colors represent the energy, joy and diversity found in their school. The hexagons found at the start of the mural emphasize how well Hayward works together, their strength and the sense of belonging you feel in classes and at work. The waves of color guiding you through the space are meant to be create a calming effect where folks can experience peace and growth. Oh, and the doodles? Each participant created their very own personal mark that they felt represents them, allowing them to sign their work in a meaningful way.

05/12/2026

On display now at the Springfield Museum of Art (Ohio)

In a fast-paced world full of keyboard clicks and calendar commitments, ten young women and their mother figures joined Project Jericho and took the time to be together, write together, and create together. Local artist and educator Michelle Carn helped the women explore writing activities that led them to learn more about one another and themselves. Vicki Murphy, a Columbus-based artist, guided the women in the creation of multimedia butterfly wings that are unique, yet fit together. Their butterfly wings on display in the lobby of the Springfield Museum of Art through the month of May.

This program was a reminder that in this wild and busy life we have to connect with and lean on each other. Because everyone needs something to hold on to.

A special thank you to Simon Kenton Inn, Morningside Meadows Flower Farm and Springfield Museum of Art (Ohio) for making the celebration of this program extra special.

This program was funded in part by Women's Partnership Funds of Clark County, Ohio

04/06/2026

The Hayward Dancers turned music into magic once again ✨ Thank you for your expertise and kindness with this talented group 💃🏻