Art Restart Podcast: James McAnally and Anita Fields
In November of 2024, Counterpublic, a St. Louis-based arts and civics organization,
and the Osage Nation announced that the historic Sugarloaf Mound, the oldest human-made
structure within the City of St. Louis, was being rematriated to the Osage Nation.
In this episode of the Art Restart podcast, James McAnally, executive director of Counterpublic, and artist Anita Fields share how art played a pivotal role in the rematriation of Sugarloaf Mound, from fostering trust and dialogue to reimagining the site’s future. They reflect on the power of creative practice in Land Back efforts and offer insights for those looking to merge artistic vision with meaningful action.