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NEW PROJECT – artful city walks
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image: pizzodisev on Flickr
AAH! I am so excited today my friends. I am going to share with you a little project of mine that is about to take off. It involves art, bloggers and photography. Are you ready?
introducing: Artful City Walks
What is it?
A new blog series that will feature bloggers and artists from different cities – starting with Vancouver.
What’s so cool about it?
All these awesome bloggers and artists will receive a camera loaded with good ol’ film (camera sent by me) which they will take with them on their daily commute (cameras are small, so no biggy there). They will then snap pictures of places that inspire them – anything from coffee shops, galleries, parks, restaurants, etc.
After they have some fun with the cam, they’ll send it back and I’ll develop, scan and post their best shots here on the blog along with their best city tips – places to go and recharge your creative batteries.
So, is this like a city guide?
Yep! But with pictures and advice from real people, real awesome creative people like you!
And who’s organizing it?
Me!
Photo: Photography by Mark Anthony
When are The Artful City Walks going to start?
They’ll be launched in early Spring. I am currently contacting the potential participants to get the party started, so I am busting ma butt to iron out all details.
So now you know it – very, very soon you’ll have a new excuse to travel! (by traveling I mean you on your comfy couch reading the posts or, if you are more of a dare devil, take an actual airplane and go for a vacay!).
If you have any ideas for this project (or maybe some possible candidates) send them over to hello [at] theartfuldesperado.com
Woot woot, let the artful party begin! Hope you guys have an excellent start of the week.
21 Responses to “NEW PROJECT – artful city walks”
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MindMindful says: Cool idea! How are the participants chosen? (Hint: my city, Tulsa, has some fab Art Deco buildings…………)
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Hi! For now the participants are bloggers and artists in Vancouver. I haven’t finalized the whole list of cities yet (so many to choose from!) but once I get there I’ll surely release more details and you’re welcome to submit your ideas :) thanks so much for your interest!
Send me an email if you would like! I can do an area of NYC, like Chelsea, with the Highline, Chelsea Market and the Flea market. I just shot Soho and Chinatown over the weekend and I’ll be publishing those soon. Send me where ever you’d like!
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That sounds fantastic! I will definitely message you once I get more cities set up, thanks a lot Leslie! PS – loved your Alt Summit recap #2!
Love this idea a ton! I actually sort of did something similar with my daily walk a few weeks ago. But not in crazy detail or anything. I’m down to do Portland, at some point :D
http://hellolark.com/2012/02/01/oh-beautiful-portland/
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Hi Lea! Love the pics, totally capture the moment. I know I’ll have Portland in the list of cities for sure! :D
Ann Drozewski says: I want to thank you for this site. I enjoy it each day. There is just so much inspiration here.
Such great ideas.
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Hey Ann, thanks so much for your kind words! I’m so happy you enjoy the site, totally makes my day :)
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Hey Amy! You will be able to participate very soon, I’m getting close the launching date and I’ll have more details :)
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Of course! That would be fantastic, I am so excited to have so many people interested in the project, thanks a lot :)
i’m from Cairo, Egypt & this sounds like a wicked cool idea!! how can i find out when it’s done?
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Hi Rofy! I will have more details in a week or so and everyone will be able to participate! Wow Cairo would be so cool :)
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what a rad idea!!
yay thanks Rose!
Cool idea! How are the participants chosen? (Hint: my city, Tulsa, has some fab Art Deco buildings…………)
Hi! For now the participants are bloggers and artists in Vancouver. I haven’t finalized the whole list of cities yet (so many to choose from!) but once I get there I’ll surely release more details and you’re welcome to submit your ideas :) thanks so much for your interest!
I wish I was staying in Hawaii longer … we move on the 31st though. Bummer!
Send me an email if you would like! I can do an area of NYC, like Chelsea, with the Highline, Chelsea Market and the Flea market. I just shot Soho and Chinatown over the weekend and I’ll be publishing those soon. Send me where ever you’d like!
That sounds fantastic! I will definitely message you once I get more cities set up, thanks a lot Leslie! PS – loved your Alt Summit recap #2!
Love this idea a ton! I actually sort of did something similar with my daily walk a few weeks ago. But not in crazy detail or anything. I’m down to do Portland, at some point :D
http://hellolark.com/2012/02/01/oh-beautiful-portland/
Hi Lea! Love the pics, totally capture the moment. I know I’ll have Portland in the list of cities for sure! :D
Love this idea! So excited!
Me too! thanks Colleen :)
I want to thank you for this site. I enjoy it each day. There is just so much inspiration here.
Such great ideas.
Hey Ann, thanks so much for your kind words! I’m so happy you enjoy the site, totally makes my day :)
[...] I am in the process of putting together the Artful City Walks blog project, I thought this post would suit the mood. Today I’m going to share with you [...]
[...] new site coming soon fellas! That’s right, an actual site with lots of new goodies. Also, the Artful City Walks project is pumpin’ I got the 1st set of cameras ready and I’m going for more! Stay tuned for [...]
Any way I could nominate myself to participate in the project? :)
Hey Amy! You will be able to participate very soon, I’m getting close the launching date and I’ll have more details :)
LOVE this idea!! Let me know when you’re looking for people in Boston!! xo
Of course! That would be fantastic, I am so excited to have so many people interested in the project, thanks a lot :)
i’m from Cairo, Egypt & this sounds like a wicked cool idea!! how can i find out when it’s done?
Hi Rofy! I will have more details in a week or so and everyone will be able to participate! Wow Cairo would be so cool :)