Technically it was Allie who sent me this photo, but she and Alex made all these little paper birds together as wedding invitations so I couldn’t resist putting it up as both. So far this is the only something I’ve received created by two people. (Of course it came from one of my friends with …
When we talk about artists we often focus, unsurprisingly, on what they make. However, where they work can be just as interesting which is why it’s particularly interesting that Simone considered her studio her something. A relevant excerpt from Don’t Make Art, Just Make Something: “On most days, an artist’s studio isn’t full of inspirational …
Arnold’s something is a photo of the Arts Assessment Swapmeet convened by the Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE) at the People’s Music School in Chicago. photo credit: CAPE CAPE (Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education) has been working with a wide range of arts organizations in Chicago and throughout Illinois to develop and document new …
These drawings by Erin are another submission that I got through a friend and so I can’t claim to know Erin herself. However, I was informed that the drawings “were done for her friends, she doesn’t have a website and send candy wrapped in lottos and bacon to her dear friend Pati.” (If you couldn’t …
The O’Flaherty’s gave me a place to stay when I first came to Boston searching for a job and an apartment almost two years ago now. It’s only fitting that they contribute something to this project. Julianna, the younger of the O’Flaherty girls, is the eye behind …
One of the first something’s I received for this project was from my older sister, Mairead (who just graduated college today!!). About a week into it she sent me another picture but this time it was a photo from my mother. I’ve been waiting for a good time to put up this picture, which both …
When I woke up to four texts from Abigail which had been sent at 3 AM I knew I was about to read something interesting. But I had no idea that she was sending me a picture of something that she’d made. Actually, several somethings. “I have to confess …
Sometimes all you need is food.
I’m cheating today. Lesley is not a person, it’s my university. But tonight were the thesis presentations for Masters of Education in Community Art and in Integrated Teaching through the Arts AKA a lot of awesome people talking about a whole variety of inspiring things. I got to present my book, perform three of the …
While I greatly appreciate all my friends and family who contribute to these projects, I have to say it is particularly thrilling to get a submission from someone I don’t personally know. Today’s something comes from Amanda who says it’s ” a photo of some of the 80 pollen jars created during my residency with 2nd …