Our 2023 Call for Art is inspired by an award-winning Mexican-American author, Reyna Grande’s memoir A Dream Called Home. Reyna’s memoir is about the courage to fulfill the deep desire to have a stable home, a dream she realized by daring to pursue it. By deriving inspiration from Reyna’s memoir, the artists in this called got the opportunity and platform to share their stories that reflect and/or connect with the life/home that communities of color continue to pursue in this country. Six of the selected artists below are a part of our Creative Point Neighbor program, which provided Salem residents the opportunity to create their own murals with a mentor artist.