Margaret Kops Kuveke, a local muralist also known by her artist name, MKK Murals, received a Strategic Opportunity Stipend (SOS) AND an Artist in Community Grant in 2026.

Margaret says: "I feel grateful to be an artist in Ithaca -- being part of a community supported by CAP connects artists with the resources needed to help materialize their dreams!”

With the SOS grant, Margaret invested in technology that has transformed her design and transfer process, including the purchase of a Meta Quest 3S and a new iPad Pro. The Meta Quest headset has incredible applications in muraling, allowing her to efficiently transfer her digital designs to large-scale walls without the constraints of other traditional methods, such as projectors.

Since receiving the SOS grant, Margaret has painted out-of-state and local murals with the help of this new equipment. This includes the...  Read more