How a small art shop built a community in the Midwest

On Our Minds is produced by teens with PBS News Student Reporting Labs. Take a road trip to Richmond, Indiana, in this episode of On Our Minds. Hosts Zack and Helena explore what “community” really means—from hometown sports teams and small-town festivals to unexpected spaces that bring people together. At the center of this story is Oblivion, a local art store turned creative haven, where strangers become collaborators, and a fading town finds new life through art, storytelling, and connection.

Learn more about the latest season of the On Our Minds podcast, which is focused on youth perspectives and hometown stories for America's 250th.

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