Winterville Mayor Dodd Ferrelle poses with a proclamation from Governor Brian Kemp and David Sutherland's creative economies class.

Blueprint for creative prosperity

Graduate students gained the attention of Governor Brian Kemp when they worked with artists and leaders in Winterville to create a blueprint for arts-based economic development. Their framework will be used to help other small towns take advantage of Georgia’s growing reputation as a home for creative industries.

Graduate students stand with Trilith Studios CEO stand in front a floral mural.

Building a creative ecosystem

Terry College graduate students gained first-hand experience of a intentional, working creative ecosystem when they toured Trilith Studios.