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Meet Katyann Farrar Sullivan, the artist who created Dottie, Dot Day’s new character - Dorchester Reporter
- Katyann Farrar Sullivan unveiled the Dorchester Day Parade logo featuring a new mascot, Dottie the Drum Majorette.
- Sullivan is a Brockton-born arts educator who leads fine arts programs for Dorchester youth.
- The character is named Dottie the Drum Majorette, symbolizing Dorchester’s heart and energy.
- The design drew on Dorchester imagery, including the iconic gas tank symbol and parade heritage.
- Sullivan aims to blend tradition with a modern, playful perspective in the logo redesign.
- Sullivan plans to celebrate Dorchester Day in spirit while BGCD participants perform in the parade.
- The artist works with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester to bring the parade into the community.
- Sullivan cites her background in photography, painting, and digital art in developing Dottie.
- Dottie aims to be a bridge between Dorchester’s tradition and its next generation of artists.
- The article highlights Sullivan’s makeup artistry business alongside her teaching and art.
- Community members and parade participants will help bring Dottie to life on Parade Day.
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