All Ideas

Fix-It Fair or Repair Cafe

Idea:

Some libraries operate “fix-it fairs” where community members share their expertise in various areas by fixing things that need repairs. Small engine repair, sewing and other textile repair, computer support, small appliance repair, etc. I believe this sort of thing has been done in Lowell before, but this could be done on a recurring basis [Read more…]

Benefit:

Repairing existing goods is beneficial in many ways. It saves community members money by making their broken items last longer, especially for items that are costly to repair or replace. It provides a place for those with helpful skills to be able to share those skills with others, which strengthens [Read more…]

Location:

Downtown / JAM.

Graffiti Dike

Idea:

The Centralville side of the Merrimack has a concrete dike along VFW Highway. Lowell artists would render one or more of their existing works at a larger size – the full height of the dike. The art pieces would be spaced such that the local graffiti taggers would have the opportunity to make their own [Read more…]

Benefit:

Art's always a benefit, public art is a community benefit. Legitimizing graffiti art provides the benefit of making the illegal act a legal act.

Location:

Centralville, Downtown / JAM.

ONE Talent Competition

Idea:

ALL DRESSED UP NOWHERE TO GO? Looking To The Past For Guidance Is a HEALTHY WAY To Move Culture Forward = CREATING NEW CULTURE + ICONIC NEW IDEAS Drawing Inspiration From Traditional + Archetypal Wisdom. BGPC Supports Community Wide Actions and Events where the Entire Community Benefits thru Mutual Pollination and Support of Each Members [Read more…]

Benefit:

BGPC VALUES Bee Good Production Co Values Curated Experiences That Encourage Attendees To Be BOLD + BEAUTIFUL + AUTHENTIC = TO SHINE BGPC Provides Venue Support Through Partnership With Local Law Enforcement + WE ASK VENUES TO STRICTLY ENFORCE A NO WEAPONS POLICY FOR ALL BGPC EVENTS. BGPC Donates 10% [Read more…]

Location:

Downtown / JAM.

Robeson Street Beautification

Idea:

Work with Lowell Transitional Living Center, Mill No. 5, and others to brighten up the alley behind Mill No. 5. This could include tables, cleanup, weeding, and other improvements to make it feel more “intentional.” Maybe even pieces of art–and maybe it could include some bump-outs to widen the sidewalk near LTLC? Let’s see what [Read more…]

Benefit:

Better connection to Middlesex Street, show public realm interest in underutilized area, build partnerships with shelter

Location:

Downtown / JAM.

Boutique Solar Craft Day!

Idea:

Gather neighbours together on a Saturday morning (use DIY social media) to learn how to assemble small scale solar panel systems at a pop-up table set up w/ all the kits & parts needed to assemble a small system capable of powering a small devise , cell phone, etc. Components to be provided by local [Read more…]

Benefit:

Community building exercise. Aso the systems assembled could be used to demonstrate how the potential of solar is applicable everywhere!

Location:

Citywide.