Holly Sparkman: Art, Community & Storytelling in Action

In this episode of Rock Island Line, Annika sits down with Holly Sparkman — longtime community leader, storyteller, entrepreneur, and do-er— to explore her life in Rock Island. We talk about: Holly's path to Augustana College, which rooted her in Rock Island Her journey in the art world, from opening art galleries to being a member of the Art Guild Holly's time working with Renaissance Rock Island to create an arts and entertainment district in downtown Rock Island Holly's role as Director of Communications/Marketing Director with the Rock Island Milan School District Her involvement with Friends of Longivew and the revitalization of Hauberg Holly's role with the YWCA and the local Illinois Film Office Holly shows up for Rock Island and I think you will enjoy this conversation. To learn more about Rock Island Line, head to www.rockislandline.com 🎵 Music Credits Intro/Outro music: "Different Times" by Jett Everill — licensed via Epidemic Sound