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Knight Creative Communities Institute Tallahassee KCCI is dedicated to building economic prosperity that is authentic to the North Florida region and sustainable through economic ups and downs.

Honored a FAMU legend through Public Art this morning to a packed room buzzing with excitement and respect! Just in time...
10/21/2026

Honored a FAMU legend through Public Art this morning to a packed room buzzing with excitement and respect! Just in time for FAMU Homecoming 2026, a vibrant new mural celebrates the extraordinary legacy of Dr. Sybil C. Mobley, founding Dean of FAMU’s School of Business and Industry.
 
Painted by muralist Myah Freeman, the artwork weaves together FAMU’s iconic orange and green, historic imagery of SBI students and the business school, and inspiring words from Dr. Mobley. Made possible through a collaboration between Florida SBDC at Florida A&M University School of Business and Industry and KCCI’s 2026 Community Catalyst team. This project was inspired by KCCI team member Tangela Lofton’s involvement with all of KCCI’s mural projects this year and the powerful murals Tangela and Betsy experienced in South Africa. Dr. Mobley embodies all of KCCI’s core principles. What an honor to be able to create this tribute to an incredible trailblazer, connector and visionary.
 
Check it out at:
📍 Florida SBDC at FAMU | 625 E. Tennessee Street, Tallahassee

Artist: Myah Freeman, MyahnArt LLC Myah Freeman

Join us Wednesday for a special mural unveiling honoring Dr. Sybil C. Mobley, founding dean of FAMU’s School of Business...
10/20/2026

Join us Wednesday for a special mural unveiling honoring Dr. Sybil C. Mobley, founding dean of FAMU’s School of Business and Industry. KCCI and Florida SBDC at FAMU worked together to create a mural celebrating Mobley’s visionary leadership and lasting impact on business education and entrepreneurship. Featuring FAMU’s signature colors, historic imagery, and an inspirational quote, the mural transforms history into community pride.
🎨Professional Muralist: Myah Freeman Myah Freeman, MyahnArt LLC
📍At the Florida SBDC at FAMU at 625 E. Tennessee Street KCCI Tallahassee Florida Small Business Development Center at FAMU Tangela B E T S Y

During 2027, KCCI’s 20th and final year, we will celebrate the past work of the Community Catalysts and will create “The...
10/09/2026

During 2027, KCCI’s 20th and final year, we will celebrate the past work of the Community Catalysts and will create “The Catalyst Playbook — A Guide to Citizen-Led Placemaking and Economic Vitality” to enable other communities to replicate KCCI’s successful model, past projects and ideas. KCCI will also develop a guide that neighborhoods and individuals can use to mobilize residents, strengthen their sense of place, and spark economic vitality.

After two decades of bringing people together to transform Tallahassee through creative placemaking, KCCI announced today: Mission Accomplished!

KCCI has created a lift beyond what anyone could have imagined. Since 2007, KCCI and its volunteer Community Catalysts have helped transform Tallahassee through creative placemaking and community collaboration to drive economic impact and improve economic vitality.  

40+ major community projects throughout Leon County
300+ volunteer Community Catalysts trained
Nearly $1 BILLION in trackable economic impact

From Gaines Street and the Amphitheatre in Cascades Park to the TLH letters, Midtown, the Market District, Art of the Box and vibrant murals, KCCI’s positive impact can be seen all over Leon County.
 
What began as an initiative in 2007 by Knight Foundation expected to last a few years ultimately continued for two decades, fueled by results, the leadership of KCCI’s team and volunteer “Community Catalysts,” and financial support from Tallahassee’s local businesses and grant organizations.

We couldn’t have done it without the hundreds of passionate citizens, community partners and local businesses and governmental leaders who believed in making Tallahassee the best version of itself.
Together, we proved that ordinary citizens can shape extraordinary places and projects.

Read more @ link in bio!

That’s a wrap on KCCI’s 2026 Placemaking Week! ✨We closed out the week with See & Stroll, a morning walk through Tallaha...
10/02/2026

That’s a wrap on KCCI’s 2026 Placemaking Week! ✨

We closed out the week with See & Stroll, a morning walk through Tallahassee highlighting public art, placemaking and the stories behind some of the spaces that help shape our community.

Along the way, Grace Shepherd and Alana Taylor shared the story behind the Good Things Grow Here mural, Autumn Calder gave us a closer look at Cascades Park, and Ryan Sheplak shared more about the TLH letters.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, to our speakers for sharing their time and perspective, and to Argonaut Coffee for helping us kick off the morning.

Placemaking Week is all about bringing people together to experience Tallahassee in new ways, and See & Stroll was the perfect way to close out a week full of connection, creativity and community.

Thank you to everyone who helped make Placemaking Week 2026 possible! 💛

It’s almost time for our See & Stroll walking art tour! 🎨Have you ever walked past a piece of public art and wondered ab...
09/28/2026

It’s almost time for our See & Stroll walking art tour! 🎨

Have you ever walked past a piece of public art and wondered about the story behind it? Join us Wednesday morning as we explore some of Tallahassee’s creative spaces and hear directly from the people who helped bring these projects to life!

We’ll kick things off at Argonaut Coffee at Cascades Park before heading out on a guided walking tour.

☕ Come a little early to grab a drink! Argonaut will have a specialty drink available to purchase. Try their Lavender Matcha Lemonade, also available without matcha.

📅 Wednesday, September 30
⏰ 9:00–10:00 AM
📍 Starting at Argonaut Coffee, Cascades Park
🎟️ FREE to attend!

This is one of our final events of KCCI’s 2026 Placemaking Week, and we’d love to have you join us!
Register through the Placemaking Week link in our bio to receive event updates. Bring a friend, wear your walking shoes, and come see Tallahassee from a different perspective!

Paint brushes and shovels were out, volunteers were busy, and school spirit was on full display as KCCI, VyStar Credit U...
09/24/2026

Paint brushes and shovels were out, volunteers were busy, and school spirit was on full display as KCCI, VyStar Credit Union, students and community members teamed up to bring colorful improvements to Cobb Middle School.

Under the leadership of professional muralists Amanda VanStratum, Carlos Morales and Nicole Spina, students and community members brought to life the beautiful mural at the corner of Miccosukee Road & Hillcrest.

Volunteers helped create a 105-foot fence mural to greet the cars arriving on campus. Plus, a new sign and plants transformed the gym entrance.

Landscaping improvements like a succulent garden and new flower beds helped transform everyday spaces around the campus. Cobb holds a special place in KCCI history as the site of Tallahassee’s first Crosswalk to Classrooms project.

The fun continued at R. Frank Nims Middle School, where volunteers helped add new fence art and a permanent school spirit mural to welcome students and brighten the campus.

Thank you to everyone that helped beautify and make a visible difference together.

The Cobb Middle School placemaking enhancements were part of KCCI’s 8th Annual Placemaking Week and the third year KCCI and VyStar Credit Union have partnered through VyStar’s Good is everywhere initiative to create fun, educational and enriching improvements at local schools.

VyStar Credit Union Cobb Middle School R. Frank Nims MS Leon County Schools Amanda VanStratum Living Canvas Studio

09/23/2026

What an afternoon at The Stacks! 🎶🎨

Thank you to everyone who came out for Live at The Stacks and helped us celebrate this space, the art, and the community that brings it all to life.

We had live music from Lofty Pursuits Marching Band, Matthew Cravener, Eden Rewa and Avery Singletary. Plus so many incredible neighbors and community partners joining us throughout the afternoon, including The Monroe TLH, Burn Boot Camp - Tallahassee South, FL, Foxtail Coffee, Amicus Brewing Ventures, Pineappetit, Florida Standard Spirits, Sweetfirmations by Kimmie.Kakes, Capital City Bank and more.

We also loved having several of The Stacks artists there with us including Amanda VanStratum, Myah Freeman, Michael Crowne, and briteso, giving the community a chance to connect with some of the artists behind the murals.

A huge thank you to Word of South, COCA / Tallahassee Arts, and Visit Tallahassee for supporting Live at The Stacks, along with everyone who volunteered, participated, and helped bring the afternoon together.

And of course, thank you to South Monroe Walls, Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency - CRA, our KCCI Catalyst team, the artists, project partners, and collaborators who helped make The Stacks possible in the first place.

Most of all, thank you to everyone who showed up, explored the murals, supported the businesses, and spent the afternoon with us. We loved seeing this space filled with so much energy and community. 🙌🏻

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Your Sunday afternoon plans are set! 🎶🎨Live at The Stacks is bringing live music, local food and drinks, giveaways, and ...
09/18/2026

Your Sunday afternoon plans are set! 🎶🎨

Live at The Stacks is bringing live music, local food and drinks, giveaways, and plenty of free fun to South Monroe Walls this Sunday.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy performances by the Lofty Pursuits Community Band and local pianist Matthew Cravener while you explore everything happening throughout The Stacks.

☕ Grab a handcrafted coffee from Foxtail Coffee
🧘 Stop by Burn Boot Camp - Tallahassee South, FL for tours, information, and prizes
🥂 Purchase a drink from The Monroe TLH
🍦 Treat yourself to Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream
🍍 Try island-inspired food and beverages from Pineappetit
🥃 Sip locally distilled drinks from Florida Standard Spirits
🧁 Pick up something sweet from Sweetfirmations by Kimmie.Kakes

You’ll also find free water and goody bags from Capital City Bank, b**r samples from Amicus Brewing Ventures, giveaways from the Leon County Office of Sustainability, and a chance to complete the brand new Visit Tallahassee Southside Cultural Corridor app challenge and win a prize.

📅 Sunday, September 20
⏰ Noon to 2 p.m.
📍 South Monroe Walls, 213 Oakland Ave.
🎟️ Free and open to the community

Thank you to all of the vendors, partners, and sponsors helping make Live at The Stacks possible. Tag someone you want to bring with you, and we’ll see you Sunday!

KCCI, Mayor John Dailey, Westminster Oaks residents, and W. T. Moore Elementary School students celebrated the unveiling...
09/16/2026

KCCI, Mayor John Dailey, Westminster Oaks residents, and W. T. Moore Elementary School students celebrated the unveiling of “Connected Communities Inspire the Future,” a collaborative public art project bringing together the creativity of W.T. Moore Elementary students and Westminster Oaks resident artists.

Through original artwork, vibrant fence banners, and transformed utility boxes, the project celebrated connection, creativity, and the power of art to bring generations and communities together.

It was a joy working with all of you to bring this shared vision come to life—and celebrating the talented artists who made it possible! 💛

Thank you to Westminster Oaks Retirement Community and their residents for funding this collaborative project.

09/16/2026

Meet us on the lawn for live tunes with a larger-than-life view! 🎶🎨

Music meets art at The Stacks during this free community event celebrating art, creativity, connection and community in the heart of Tallahassee.

🗓️Sunday, September 20
⏰Noon to 2 PM
📍The Stacks at SoMo Walls
213 Oakland Avenue

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an afternoon of live music, local vendors, art and activities while viewing the murals at The Stacks.

The Stacks was brought to life through the collaboration of KCCI, SoMo Walls, the City of Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency, the Greater Frenchtown/Southside District and Eppes Decorating Center.

Thank you to Word of South Festival, COCA/Tallahassee Arts, Visit Tallahassee and the City of Tallahassee for supporting Live at The Stacks.

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