Ep 44: Natalia and Earl of Yaku

Natalia Villaneuva Linares and Earl Power-Murphy are the founders of Yaku Peoria, an organization intent on restoring the beautiful Hale Memorial Church of Peoria, Illinois and turning it into a center for arts and culture in the city. You can find out more at their website: http://www.yakupeoria.org/ and read their magazine at: http://www.ukayzine.org/ Natalia is herself and artist whose work you can view extensively here:  http://www.nati.work/ Our interview details their ongoing work on the building and where Natalia draws inspiration for her art. Check below for one of their promotional videos.



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Past Episodes on Peoria Artists:
Episode 13: Artist Jessica Ball—Owner of the Art Garage
Episode 22: Artist Blair Jeffers
Episode 21: Carol McPherson—Director of the Fost Gallery
Episode 38: Musician Jared Grabb
Episode 35: Christmas Album Excerpts and Commentary

Episode 40: Coffee Artist Kagan Masters
Episode 42: Artist Alec DeJesus
Episode 43: Jimmy Bridgeman of Rock Solid Studio

Love This Place, Inspiration, Opportunity from Yaku Peoria on Vimeo.