Daisy Art Parade 2023

CHS Humanities and art teacher, Brian Counihan, was the SE Artist in Residence who lead up the parade and weekly workshops for the Daisy Art Parade in 2023. Brian used to organize the Marginal Arts Festival, and the parade was what Roanokers looked forward to most.

Local community groups and individuals were invited to create art together, and parade their creations, or other performances through the streets of Roanoke.

What is the Daisy Art Parade?

As of July 1, 2022 Roanoke launched its “Year Of The Artist” initiative which it describes as being “aimed at brainstorming new ways to support creative types, meet community challenges and further integrate the arts into the city’s fabric”. Making art can bring purpose and healing when our lives are stressful. Making art can bring people together, build community and help communities have common purpose with their neighbors. We want to help the citizens of our city to start community art making groups that we call krewes.

Brian’s entry in the parade was a 14 foot Tall Lucy Addison puppet, and a gaggle of her students.

For more information about this event, enjoy these articles and news posts from Marcaroni KID, Cardinal News, Roanoke Arts Commission, Virginia’s Blue Ridge, WDBJ, WSAZ, and The Roanoker.

To enjoy more photos and videos from the day, please visit Daisy Art Parade.