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In her oral history interview conducted on July 17th, 2024, Sara Rockinger discussed her artistic career in Lafayette, Colorado. Born in Lakewood, Ohio, Sara moved to Lafayette in 1994. Though she creates art in many forms, her interview primarily focuses on her work in fiber arts. Amidst the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Sara founded the Mighty Linden Tree Public Art Gallery, which provided free art materials for children and sponsored art contests for neighborhood children. Additionally, Sara spoke about creating multiple installations in her artwork throughout Colorado and in other locations in Washington D.C., Arizona, and Utah. She also discussed the larger cultural value of art for all ages, which speaks to the importance of consistent funding of art programming. Sara commented on the formation of other noteworthy Lafayette art institutions and events and the local artists who influenced her work. Sara’s interview reflects how Lafayette has become a community that fosters creative innovation and artistic communities.
