Filed under: Art, Phoenix | Tags: Art, Phoenix, Global Community, Greater Good, Learning, Downtown Phoenix, Flora, imagine, Valley of the Sunflowers, Kickstarter
Remember when I wrote about the inspirational and exciting downtown Phoenix project, Valley of the Sunflowers, a little over a month ago? Well, this is what it looked like a few days ago, seeds planted. The seedlings are sprouting and, in fact, since I took this photo, the lot has been covered with straw to deter the downtown pigeons from snacking. There is also now a call for artists to design scarecrows, too. So, in a couple weeks, I’ll go back and photograph the lot again.
This project is causing a lot of excitement. They do have grants to pay for the first season but are trying to fundraise for future seasons. They have a Kickstarter for this project but, with only a few days to go, they are running way behind. If the full amount of $15K is not raised by October 24, the funds that are pledged will be forfeited. With Kickstarter, you can donate as little as $1 to make a difference. Do you know about Kickstarter? It’s an innovative way to raise funds for small creative projects and I’m surprised this one has raised so little…I’m hoping they have some high rollers planning on donating at the last minute. Check it out to see what projects are in your area but you can donate to any project, anywhere, and this would be a great one to start with.
This video they put together for the Kickstarter is so positive and fun, it’s only 2 minutes long, so check it out if you freaking love sunflowers…or art or urban revitalization or education or Phoenix…
These are their goals:
- Demonstrate art can create a transformative educational experience for local students
- Demonstrate art can reduce urban blight by beautifying vacant lots
- Demonstrate art can be a catalyst for sustainable energy
- Demonstrate art can bring excitement and inspiration to downtown Phoenix
You can also read about their progress on their Facebook page.
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I liked the video presentation of the “vacant lot with sunflowers” project and kickstarter. Fine series and certainly a worthwhile community effort.
Comment by Don October 16, 2011 @ 8:16 ami have missed my stops here ..you are always so active in your city…this will be an amazing project to watch “blossom”
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Comment by redorgray2 October 16, 2011 @ 8:13 pmThat looks like a good project. Who doesn’t like sunflowers!
Comment by montucky October 16, 2011 @ 8:41 pmIt’s so wonderful, that over the years, you have gone from a photog to an educator to an artist and a visionary…. This truly is a blog of journies…
Coming ’round more often again… keep up your great work… love your stuff
Unilove
Comment by Unilove October 18, 2011 @ 1:46 amI love what your community is doing in combining many interests and coming up with beauty! I hope the fundraising goes well. You’ll have to keep us up to speed on the progress.
Comment by Anna October 18, 2011 @ 7:49 amHappy day to you!
I love this!
Comment by katherine dunn October 31, 2011 @ 10:12 amKatherine/Apifera Farm
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