Knight Creative Communities Institute Tallahassee

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.

Last but certainly not least, we would like to introduce KCCI Catalyst Ryan Kline!What I Do: Cofounder of Tallahassee We...
05/21/2026

Last but certainly not least, we would like to introduce KCCI Catalyst Ryan Kline!

What I Do: Cofounder of Tallahassee Web Design 💻

Areas of Focus: Communications, Creativity, Websites, and Digital Marketing 📱

Wish There Was More Time For: Getting everything done. ✅

Acquired Wisdom: Trying to break the “Good, Fast, Cheap” triangle of service. I was always told that you can only pick two, but I am trying to make all three attainable in my work.

Keep following along with KCCI to see the AMAZING work these catalysts do for our community.



What fun everyone had at Thursday’s community painting day at The Stacks. Thank you to everyone that came out to paint a...
05/20/2026

What fun everyone had at Thursday’s community painting day at The Stacks. Thank you to everyone that came out to paint and especially thank you to artists Meghan Mick and Sam McCoy for allowing everyone to paint with you.

Get to know KCCI Catalyst Alex Delgado!What I Do: Blueprint Intergovernmental AgencyAcquired Wisdom: Your voice is your ...
04/30/2026

Get to know KCCI Catalyst Alex Delgado!

What I Do: Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency

Acquired Wisdom: Your voice is your greatest planning tool. Use it boldly, use it often, and help others find theirs too. 🎤

Wish There Was More Time For: Reading through an ever-growing “to be read” stack.

Mentors / Influencers: My professors for their guidance, colleagues for their inspiration, friends for their support, and coffee machine for its daily dose of motivation.

Proudest Accomplishments: Earning President’s Gold Volunteer Service Award for an organization that accumulated 1000+ hours of community service.

Excited to Be a KCCI Community Catalyst Because: I get to help transform everyday places into meaningful experiences rooted in culture, history, and imagination. 💚

Tune in next week to learn about another one of our Catalysts!



Next in the spotlight: KCCI Catalyst Lori Elliott! Learn more about her below!What I Do: Florida Public Relations Associ...
04/23/2026

Next in the spotlight: KCCI Catalyst Lori Elliott! Learn more about her below!

What I Do: Florida Public Relations Association, FSU Opening Nights board, Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra

Time In TLH: 3+ decades!

Claims To Fame: Local tennis team National Champs 🎾

Grew Up In: Clearwater

Roots for: FSU; GO NOLES!

Wish There Was More Time For: Travel, learning languages, cooking. ✈️



Celebrating Earth Day by spotlighting two incredible Tallahassee-based artists and educators, Meghan Mick and Sam McCoy,...
04/22/2026

Celebrating Earth Day by spotlighting two incredible Tallahassee-based artists and educators, Meghan Mick and Sam McCoy, who will be painting two nature‑inspired murals this May as part of Leon County’s newest outdoor public mural system. Be part of the creative process by joining them to paint —  sign up through the link in bio and add some color {literally} to bring this vision to life.
Meghan and Sam are longtime friends, collaborators, and educators who share a deep appreciation for the natural ecosystems of North Florida. Their work highlights the unique species and landscapes that make our region so special.
“We met at FSU and quickly discovered a common fascination with the natural world and a love of the power of public art to connect people to their places,” says Meghan. Their first large-scale collaboration, Dusk in the Longleaf Gap in downtown Monticello, celebrates the longleaf pine ecosystem of the Red Hills and the flora and fauna that define it.
Sam has been painting for more than 15 years, exhibiting across the Southeast. You can find her work locally at Venvi Gallery or explore more at sammccoyart.com.
On March 25th, KCCI and the project partners announced the seven professional muralists selected to create what will become The Stacks, Leon County’s newest art destination. Stop by throughout May to watch these two stunning landscapes come to life and see the final artistic elements take shape.

04/17/2026

Making good things happen in our community. Thanks to Tena Pate—2026 KCCI Catalyst, Sponsor, and small business owner—students at Sabal Palm Elementary School are bringing their artwork to life in a new community art installation.

The community art project will be unveiled before the end of May, so be sure to drive by and check it out.

Now is your chance to help invest in our students, our schools, and improve neighborhood placemaking. Donate now and learn more in the link in bio.

Today’s feature introduces Pamela Monroe! Pamela is a 2026 KCCI Catalyst and we are so excited to be working with her! W...
04/16/2026

Today’s feature introduces Pamela Monroe! Pamela is a 2026 KCCI Catalyst and we are so excited to be working with her!

What I Do: Leon County Public Library Director

Claims to Fame: Mother of 3 sons and none of them broke any bones while they were little or ended up in the emergency room! 🩶

Wish there was more time for: Travel and honestly reading the books I keep saying that I am going to read…someday. 📚

Proudest Accomplishments: In 2025 FSU School gave me the Distinguished Alumni Award. I have always wanted to be a great librarian. This award
made me feel as if I need to do more and be more for the profession in a good way.



Past KCCI Catalyst Dan Taylor shares a thoughtful perspective on the power of the arts in Tallahassee in this new opinio...
04/15/2026

Past KCCI Catalyst Dan Taylor shares a thoughtful perspective on the power of the arts in Tallahassee in this new opinion piece.

He highlights how creativity can bring people together, strengthen connection, and help shape a more vibrant community. It is a meaningful reminder that investing in the arts also means investing in the people and places that give Tallahassee its sense of place.

Read the article here: https://www.tallahassee.com/story/opinion/2026/04/15/creativity-connection-the-power-of-the-arts-in-tallahassee-opinion/89596717007/

We’re proud to spotlight Myah Freeman, who from the moment you meet her radiates positive energy and enthusiasm for the ...
04/15/2026

We’re proud to spotlight Myah Freeman, who from the moment you meet her radiates positive energy and enthusiasm for the arts. Myah is one of the seven professional artists hired by KCCI to create Leon County’s largest outdoor public mural system. Her mural honors the legacy of Anita Davis, a beloved community leader whose impact shaped Tallahassee’s cultural landscape.

Myah’s work blends vibrant color, symbolism, and storytelling to reflect the strength, creativity, and community spirit that Anita championed. As part of this mural initiative, her piece helps transform public spaces into places that inspire connection and celebrate the people who make our region unique.

Mrs. Anita Davis was a pivotal figure in Tallahassee and Leon County public life, remembered for her civil rights leadership, community advocacy, and historic role in local government. Her story spans activism, public service, and decades of work expanding access, representation, and opportunity across the region.

Come by in mid-May to watch Myah in action and as the final artwork goes up to create Leon County’s most meaningful public art destinations.

The Riverwalk, waterfront parks, and reimagined downtown blocks show how Tampa is shaping a more social, walkable urban ...
04/13/2026

The Riverwalk, waterfront parks, and reimagined downtown blocks show how Tampa is shaping a more social, walkable urban core. Sunshine meets shared space.

📸1: Tampa Bay Times
📸2: Kimely-Horn
📸3: American Planning Association

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