23 Jun 2021
Seth is organizing a music delivery program for his neighbors. Similar to the winter holiday carol-grams, people can order mini-concerts for their neighbors. The spirit of his project is to reach people who are living alone or feeling marginalized by the current crisis. He and a fellow violinist will deliver mini-concerts to front yards during early summer. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 1 participant
- 3 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Tom is a botanical printmaker making one of a kind prints using the historic cyanotype process. He’ll be making a series of new work over the next few months and posting them to an online gallery. Neighbors will have an opportunity to receive original artwork from the gallery at no cost in exchange for making a donation to a local non-profit aiding in the COVID-19 crisis. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 2 participants
- 8 minutes
23 Jun 2021
With the hope to connect, entertain, and provide a taste of culture to people through his free library. His library provides free books to anyone in his neighborhood, but it also provides a gallery space for people to display their work. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 3 participants
- 11 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Realizing that his video editing skills can be of service to the creative community, Scott is working on a project to help musicians record, edit, and share live stream performances. The project will help the music community thrive in the time of physical distancing. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 1 participant
- 5 minutes
23 Jun 2021
In addition to his own career as a movement artist, Alex is an experienced educator. With kids unable to participate in dance, sports, and other extra-curricular activities, he is currently developing a series of online creative movement lessons. “Breakdance Fundamentals” will provide no-cost opportunities for neighbors to exercise in alternative ways during COVID-19 restrictions. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 2 participants
- 6 minutes
23 Jun 2021
The message of sorrow and loss found in the poem “Atlantis–A Lost Sonnet by Eavan Boland resonated with Amanda’s current experience and inspired her to develop a project to facilitate a collective expression of grief. Provided with seed paper and a link to the poem, neighbors are encouraged to give name to their sorrows related to COVID-19 by writing them down and then planting the seed paper, “drowning” their sorrow in water and dirt. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 3 participants
- 25 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Being stuck at home and unable to go about their usually routines Amy Richman and Rebecca Zinner are looking at the forced perceptive of their lives have taken on. They plan on documenting their neighborhood and compiling a film that shows the hidden patterns and intricacies they often missed because of their once busy lives. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 3 participants
- 14 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Over the next few months, Angie is inviting neighbors to participate in collective creativity via the Avant Gardens project. A call to action invites community members to create DIY botanical sculptures with living plants and found objects. Designed in response to the isolating effects of COVID-19 restrictions, the Avant Gardens provide a symbol of togetherness and serve as memorials for those affected by the pandemic. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 1 participant
- 5 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Beau is working on a series of photographs to visually document the current moment. This ‘time capsule’ will be assembled into a printed zine and distributed through Little Free Libraries in his neighborhood. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 2 participants
- 9 minutes
23 Jun 2021
During COVID-19 restrictions, Bill has been writing new music for the ngoni, a traditional African string instrument. In August, he will perform this new work for the Boulder Vista Village Mobile Home Park alongside fellow musician and neighbor Laura Jahanara Magnus. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 5 participants
- 23 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Brittney’s creates colorful cast resin discs made with bright pigments suspended in the transparent resin form. For the past year she’s been leaving mini-versions of her work around Boulder for observant passers-by to find. She’ll continue this “Free art” gesture to cultivate positivity and connectedness during the COVID-19 restrictions. Keep an eye out for colorful art treasures on your next stroll through the neighborhood. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 1 participant
- 3 minutes
23 Jun 2021
is an online exhibition Cara initiated to capture the artwork and creative actions of her neighbors in response to the COVID-19 crisis. It’s an ever-evolving exhibition with contributions from artists and makers of all ages. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of C13 + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/D12
- 1 participant
- 5 minutes
23 Jun 2021
AKA Beatnik Prints, is painting a towering tree trunk struck by lightning near Kalmia and 26th. This project will alter the visual landscape of the neighborhood and give residents a fresh perspective on a familiar landmark. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 1 participant
- 4 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Though primarily a painter Courtney Giblin has expanded her practice into mixed media to create an outdoor piece called Token Of Hope. Her rainbow inspired work hopes to bring hope and lightness to those who see it as symbol for better times to come. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 1 participant
- 4 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Keep an eye out for Dara’s ceramic work along sidewalks and parks in the neighborhood. Her ‘art drop’ project involves leaving a series of work for the public to find and take home. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 2 participants
- 8 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Collaborating with a fellow artist, Courtney Goerlitz, Derek painted a large-scale mural on a vacant building in his Martin Acres neighborhood. The imagery includes a woman in a face mask alongside a sapling emerging from the stump of a felled. Derek wants the mural to provide a symbol of resiliency for the community. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 1 participant
- 2 minutes
23 Jun 2021
On Mother’s Day, Devin conducted a digital concert with Boulder Symphony musicians. This concert was performed live stream for residents of Balfour Senior Living who were isolated due to COVID-19 restrictions during the holiday which is typically spent with family. View the heartwarming concert online. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 1 participant
- 2 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Potter and longtime neighborhood resident, Don is creating a series of hand-thrown mugs to give to essential workers in the shopping center at Alpine/Broadway. These gifts honor his community members working on the front line and provides an opportunity for the artist to document their stories. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 1 participant
- 4 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Edica creates large-scale wheat-paste murals using a unique “layered in camera” photographic style. She will install a new mural with imagery that inspires residents to ‘RISE UP’ together in response to the pandemic. This mural will be featured on a mural tour planned for the summer. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 2 participants
- 8 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Ekaterina and Maria are setting up socially distanced concerts for isolated elders. By performing classical works or golden-era Broadway pieces they are bring joy to their elders by showing that the community has not forgotten about or abandoned them. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 3 participants
- 11 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Being unable to perform live Emily Duff, a poet, is bring poetry to her neighborhood in a safe and interactive way. Duff is placing poem stations around her neighborhood allowing people reflect on themselves and to make collaborative poems together, which can be viewed online. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 1 participant
- 5 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Emmi is building a large-scale PVC ‘pipe piano’ for her neighborhood. The pipe piano will be installed in her front yard with a kid-friendly description on the board of how the instrument works. Neighbors are invited to bring their own wooden spoons, drum sticks, spatulas to use as mallets for improvising on the pipe piano. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 2 participants
- 3 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Heather Schulte is chronicling COVID-19 in the United States with a data visualization project, hand-stitching each confirmed case and death on a scroll of fabric. “Situation Report” began as a solitary ritual but has grown with the pandemic into such a big project that her neighbors are now joining in the stitching process. This project is dedicated to her uncle who she lost to COVID-19 in April. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 1 participant
- 4 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Jason has designed a mural titled “Stay Boulder” to inspire positivity and the power of community with the spirit of reconnection and togetherness. The large-scale mural will be highly visible from the intersection of 33rd Street and Arapahoe Avenue. He will start painting in June – keep an eye out for the new artwork! Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 1 participant
- 4 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Jocelyn performs with the Last Saxophone Quartet who have been performing for the past few years in Boulder. Since COVID-19 restrictions, the musicians have not been able to perform together. Jocelyn is organizing digital recording sessions to write, arrange, and produce high-quality music. These ‘home edition’ performances will be available online to bring the joyful, well-loved music back to the community. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 2 participants
- 8 minutes
23 Jun 2021
In response to the eight o’clock howl, Julia (aka the Designosaur) is designing a mural of howling wolves in her signature brightly colored illustrative style. With the mural, Julia wants to immortalize the nightly act of collective appreciation for the COVID-19 frontline workers. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 1 participant
- 4 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Kathleen is conducting color study lessons over zoom for residents in her neighborhood. Lessons will be available for kids and adults and using coloring pages made from illustrations by the artist. After a session spent coloring and learning, participants will be encouraged to tape their work in their windows for the entire neighborhood to enjoy. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 1 participant
- 5 minutes
23 Jun 2021
As a muralist, when COVID-19 restrictions began, Kathleen took sidewalk chalk to her wooden fence to create a message of hope for the neighborhood. Passers-by commented on how much they appreciated her artwork so Kathleen will produce another large-scale mural for her neighbors to enjoy. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 1 participant
- 4 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Kevin Hoth is breaking the rules and asking people to scream. Hoth, a photographer and teacher, is taking recordings of people’s screams and creating cyanotypes to help people express themselves in these times of hardship. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 1 participant
- 4 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Laura is partnering with fellow artist Kevin Sweet on a project called Seed Seekers, best described as geo-caching with custom seed packets. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 3 participants
- 12 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Leah is making a series of “Stay Safe” ceramic totems to leave as free art gifts around the Martin Acres neighborhood. The totems will symbolize the energy of nature and the human spirit, offering a reminder that we are all in this together, even at a distance. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 1 participant
- 3 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Now working at home, master gardener and photographer, Linda park is creating fairy gardens to share with her neighborhood. Using her love for plants she has been setting up fairy gardens at the front of her home to bring joy and wonder to her neighborhood. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 1 participant
- 4 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Inspired by fellow musicians in the Martin Acres neighborhood, Mary is creating a website to feature and promote the innovative work these artists are producing despite not having access to performing halls and audiences. The site will help connect musicians to their audiences and to one another during the pandemic and beyond. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 2 participants
- 6 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Max has taken note of the isolation particularly affecting musicians who are unable to rehearse with colleagues, jam with friends, or perform for an audience. To provide an opportunity to play together while physically apart, he is writing a book of fiddle tunes and online videos to facilitate remote collaborations. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 2 participants
- 11 minutes
23 Jun 2021
After Covid starkly stop all community activities Merlyn is helping people see the silver lining in life by showing people that they can still living meaningful lives and produce meaningful work by ensuring that the Boulder high school seniors could still display their work in a physical way and disruptive it around their town.
- 2 participants
- 12 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Seeing how hard everything has been on everyone Peggy wants to bring back some silliness into people’s lives. By using pipe cleaners, she is making small objects to bring a little wonder back into the world. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 2 participants
- 13 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Robbie created, “Music in Martin Acres,” a series of Tuesday evening street concerts in the Martin Acres neighborhood. He and fellow musician housemates performed from their front yard to an audience invited to enjoy the concert from designated sites following physical-distancing guidelines. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 1 participant
- 5 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Robert is developing a choreographed performance in response to the pandemic titled SIX FEET APART for residents of Holiday Park to view from their balconies or terraces. The performance will rove the sidewalk improvising the choreography in response to the energy of the viewers along the way. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 2 participants
- 12 minutes
23 Jun 2021
With the intention to provide an outlet for collective and positive expression, Soul is crowd-sourcing a choreography project. She will record and share a series of dance moves (ex. head roll right, slide left, kick ball change, etc.) on social media. Neighbors can vote on the order in which the move will appear in the dance. She’ll share a video of the final choreographed dance and encourage others to record and post their own as well.
- 2 participants
- 2 minutes
23 Jun 2021
Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 2 participants
- 4 minutes
23 Jun 2021
“We Are Never Alone,” is a project Tyler developed in response to the isolating experience of physical distancing. As a vocalist, he is learning a new set of songs to perform for his neighborhood from his backyard. Neighbors in adjacent yards can sing along to familiar songs and make requests. Tyler also plans to record the concert so neighbors can share with their friends and loved ones online.Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 2 participants
- 3 minutes
23 Jun 2021
When zine festivals cancelled due to the pandemic, Will (cartoonist and zine-maker) decided to create a diary of comics chronicling the quarantine. The project brings humor and humility to hyperlocal experiences of those living near 13th St and High St in Central Boulder. Neighbors will receive a hand-drawn copy of the completed zine. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 1 participant
- 4 minutes
23 Jun 2021
The make sure that we do not forget the struggles today Xi and Arrielle and recording the oral histories of those in the area, specifically about their housing. They want to make sure that these stories are not forgotten and that people feel connected through listening to others. Creative Neighborhoods: COVID-19 Work Projects was launched by the Office of Arts + Culture and Create Boulder: https://boulderarts.org/public-art/creative-neighborhoods/covid-19-work-projects/
- 2 participants
- 6 minutes
