When brainstorming for the I.A.M.C.A. logo, I began by exploring various symbols for “community”.  Over & over, the one that quickly rose to the top of the list was, you guessed it, the AMERICAN BISON! 

    Researching further, I was thrilled to find that, not only is the buffalo (and bison) shared by numerous cultures, all throughout history, as a symbol of “community”, but also for several other attributes that fit perfectly with our core values.

    Here’s a list of some of the more commonly held symbolic attributes, that ultimately convinced me the buffalo was the right one to represent The INDEPENDENT ARTS & MEDIA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION’s mission.

unity

vision

creativity

service to community

grounding

abundance

humility

knowledge

gratitude

generosity

hospitality

sharing

courage

strength

challenge

endurance

survival

protection

altruism

formulating beneficial plans

manifestation of goals