In Spring 2022, Dream Scene facilitated the creation of a paint-by-number mural in the Village of Vicksburg with participants of all ages.
In summer 2021, Dream Scene partnered with Artists of Color Network, Discover Kalamazoo, and Kalamazoo Public Schools to present a paint-by-number mural which was created by KPS students. It is now installed on the Kalamazoo Mall. The original graphic was created by Kalamazoo based artist Mike Klok.
Paint-by-number created by the ESA Seeds Program group at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, where the piece is installed.
During summer 2021, in partnership with Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation, Dream Scene facilitated photography workshops with the summer campers. Each camper received a 35 mm camera and shot 27 photos of the camp activities. The resulting images were featured in public displays at the parks and on 8 utility boxes throughout Kalamazoo.
In 2019, Dream Scene partnered with the City of Kalamazoo, with support from the Kalamazoo Public Library and KalBlue Printing, to facilitate a community public art project. Single-use 35mm cameras were distributed to city-wide locations in outdoor discoverable “kits”. Residents were invited to create photos of the people, places, and things they care about in Kalamazoo and the resultant images were installed to decorate utility boxes.
In July 2019, Dream Scene created this colorful fabric photo-booth and provided photography as part of Kalamazoo’s Downtown Summer Sidewalk Sales. The Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership offered 100 free Polaroid portraits to visitors to the event.
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JULY 2017 | 91 PORTRAITS
This project was the culmination of Anna’s term as an Americorps volunteer; featuring the photography of Fran Dwight. This installation represents the unique individuals that contribute to the dynamic collective whole that is Edison. This project engaged and united individuals, families and organizations, living and working together in this neighborhood . Displaying these photographs simultaneously added beauty to the neighborhood and represents the individuals living here.
The portraits were installed in Washington Square, the central business corridor of the neighborhood as well as at El Concilio (Hispanic American Council), and the Edison Neighborhood Association.
