Contents THE ARTS JULY 2019 * VOL. 75, NO. 7 ISSUE Arts THE DAVID KAMINSKY 10 20 16 Changing lives through art The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art's outreach programs nurture at-risk students. By Sarah Russell Chinese artist and educator BiLan Liao finds freedom in America. By Amber Lanier Nagle 24 Crossroads: Change in Rural America The Smithsonian Institution's new traveling exhibition comes to Georgia. By Arden Williams 26 In the spotlight Youth theaters give kids a chance to shine. By Laura Raines On the cover Zoey Zhang performs "Jasmine Flowers," a traditional Chinese dance, at the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival. (Photo by Rhian Swain / RedWolf.) 16 4 6 8 10 14 25 32 26 MAILBOX PICTURE THIS? GEORGIA NEWS CALENDAR OF EVENTS CURRENTS TRIVIA CONTEST AROUND GEORGIA Art lives at the heart of Georgia communities 36 GEORGIA'S ENERGY LEEANN KOLE 20 The strength within COURTESY STMA COURTESY BILAN LIAO ISSUE 38 CURIOUS GEORGIA What's in a (county) name? 40 GEORGIA GARDENS Elephant ears add drama to your landscape 42 GEORGIA COOKS Frozen treats to beat the heat 46 HOMETOWN HEROES John Longino leads a life of volunteerism OUTLOOK www.georgiamagazine.org 3http://www.georgiamagazine.org