Disposable Camera Project

Idea:

Distribute cameras to people in Lowell and ask them to share their experiences through photography. It could be one group of people, for example children, seniors, unhoused people, or newcomers to Lowell. Or it could be about finding a bunch of different perspectives!

Benefit:

It’s an exercise in empathy and a chance to see the world from different angles. Photos could be displayed in a park on a board under plastic sheeting.

Location:

Citywide.

Bette Davis Celebration

Idea:

Bette Davis was born in Lowell, and we don’t do enough to celebrate her. We should make some art, or have an event, or project clips of her movies on brick walls. Maybe all 3!

Benefit:

We’d all enjoy celebrating a Lowell local, and who doesn’t enjoy a little classic Hollywood glamor?

Location:

Citywide.

Recycle Art Exhibit

Idea:

Working with Lowell Litter Krewe, youth would gather litter from the streets and transform it into works of art to be exhibited at a local gallery.

Benefit:

involving the cities youth in keeping the city free of litter and transforming it into something beautiful.

Location:

Citywide.

Boutique Solar Craft Day!

Idea:

Gather neighbours together on a Saturday morning (use DIY social media) to learn how to assemble small scale solar panel systems at a pop-up table set up w/ all the kits & parts needed to assemble a small system capable of powering a small devise , cell phone, etc. Components to be provided by local [Read more…]

Benefit:

Community building exercise. Aso the systems assembled could be used to demonstrate how the potential of solar is applicable everywhere!

Location:

Citywide.

Musical Sculptures / Sound Installation

Idea:

Create something similar to the musical installations that were once housed at the MIT Subway Station. This could consist of chimes pitched to play a specific tune when struck in sequence. This could be installed on fence posts at the public park or other locations such as the reservoir on Christian Hill.

Benefit:

This could compel people to spend additional time in outdoor public places & cultural landmarks.

Location:

Citywide.

Free Art Library

Idea:

Just like a “little free library”, an opportunity for people to share their art & for people to bring home some new art!

Benefit:

An opportunity for creatives across all age groups to share their creations! Also, something unique and fun for visitors to stumble upon.

Location:

Citywide.

Artist Residency Program

Idea:

Site specific art installations in a local vacant building, open call for artists to include both local + regional/national artists. Artists stay in town for 6 weeks to work on installations, multiple performances, events, etc.,with a closing reception. If this is too large or expensive for a small-scale project, we do a smaller 3-day art [Read more…]

Benefit:

Opportunity for local artists & to meet/learn from visiting artists, bringing attention to available spaces in town, celebrating multi-disciplinary/site specific work.

Location:

Citywide.