"Artist in residence Katrina Kerstetter cuts the tubes, unspools the string and separates it. The others mostly watch, some cut tubes on their own.
“Stop,” Kerstetter says, as she crosses her arms in front of her. “We’re making now. Stop cutting.”
The words were less important than the body language in the Iskashitaa Refugee Network community garden, where creativity reigns. Kerstetter showed the group the activity: making himmeli.
...at this activity time, anything goes.
That’s a mantra of sorts for local mixed-media artist Kerstetter, who works alongside the rotating group — anywhere from three or four to 20 refugees — each Wednesday morning."
"Meet one of four local artists who is getting a welcome boost from Artists At Work, by way of an 18-month salary with benefits so they can concentrate on their work.
Tony Paniagua has an interview with Katrina Kerstetter, Tucson resident and world traveler, who is also this month’s storyteller.
In addition to working at the Iskashitaa Refugee Network’s Garden Art Program, Kerstetter also founded and operates the KORU Multicultural and Diverse Library in Tucson and travels frequently to South Korea, where the idea was born."
https://radio.azpm.org/p/radio-azspot-episodes/2025/6/18/225220-az-spotlight-06-19-2025/
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Thank you to Arizona Daily Star for adding a bit of Christmas cheer.
Thank you, again, Elvia Verdugo for the kindness and respect, and for "getting" us.
#ThisIsTucson, a sister site of the Arizona Daily Star and tucson.com, dropped by and interviewed us.
Thank you, Elvia Verdugo.
Click the link below for the full article.
Shoutout to SHOUTOUT ARIZONA for the interview and the opportunity to share a bit about us and Koru Multicultural and Diverse Library 📚
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Tucson Meet Yourself folklife festival
October 7 ~ 9, 2022
Tucson Meet Yourself 2022 was a wonderful experience!
The festival coordinators did an amazing job and it influenced the visitors and the vendors.
It was a time of meeting, greeting, exploring, learning, and eating.
We met great people, visitors and vendors alike.
There was definitely an atmosphere of community, and we look forward to meeting everyone outside of the festival and again next year.
Enjoy the video!
iiin I'M IN ISLAND NOW
Jeju South Korea's seasonal/quarterly magazine for those who are passionate about Jeju and its local culture
Soon after the original Koru opened, iiin was interested and sent a team for pictures and an interview.
It was early on in the creation of our multicultural and diverse library, and it felt good to connect to and with the local people and culture!
arirang radio interview
arirang came to learn about Koru Library and share it on their Wonders of Jeju radio program.
“Arirang” is a song embodying the unique energy of the Korean people. It has the strength to unite Korean people and make communication possible through its spirited and enlightening melody and lyrics.
Click on the link below for one version of the song along with views of Jeju!
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