Art is...
what you make it.
Artist
SammyJo Miller
SammyJo Miller is a mixed-media visual artist and educator based in southwest Minnesota, whose work bridges creativity, community, and storytelling. She creates public art, collaborative installations, and studio works that invite curiosity and connection. Her practice is grounded in the belief that art should be accessible, participatory, and reflective of the people and places it represents.
Through partnerships with cities, libraries, and arts organizations across the region, Miller has developed projects that celebrate community identity - from murals and sculptures to youth art programs and creative workshops. Her approach blends imagination with practicality, encouraging others to see art not just as decoration, but as dialogue. Whether leading a classroom, designing a public piece, or illustrating a story, she continues to explore how creativity can bring people together and inspire new ways of seeing the world.
From the Artist’s Studio
Take a look at behind the curtain in Miller’s project blog, or join her on a creative adventure on the Art with Me page!
Artist’s Feature
Tracy Library Installation
Charcoal and mixed media installation, located in Tracy, MN
Want to see more art?
Visit the Yellow Flowers Gallery to see artwork created by communities across Southwest Minnesota or click over to the photo gallery to see completed work by class participants!
The photographs for this update were created with equipment funded by the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Quick Support for Artists grant.
November 2025

