U-M's GIG A2 pilot program uses art to flip narrative about recipients of public benefits

May 29, 2026 WEMU
Lauren Slagter

Lauren Slagter

Poverty Solutions communications director
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People who receive traditional public benefits are often met with scrutiny, distrust, and suspicion. A new traveling art exhibit called "No Strings" is curated by University of Michigan's Poverty Solutions and is working to flip that narrative.