All Ideas

Ghost Sign Projections

Idea:

Lowell has many “ghost signs” on buildings where you can see remnants of a beautiful, painted, historic advertisement. Restoring them probably isn’t feasible in the short term, but we could recreate the sign on a computer and use a projector to throw the image up on the building in its original location at night.
Benefit:

Captures an interesting fragment of lost history, adds interesting nighttime feature making Lowell feel more active and alive after dark, and builds interest in possible larger project to restore. 
Location:

Citywide.

Trash to Treasures

Idea:

Instead of just picking up trash, find a way to use it creatively to make something beautiful. This could be in a workshop setting on a day a month. People can work solo or make a collaborative piece. The results could be displayed in a chosen spot in Lowell. This could also involve photographers, choreographers, [Read more…]

Benefit:

It’s a win-win. The streets would be cleaner, the participants would have fun with the creative process, the materials would be mostly free (neighbors could donate cardboard backings and glue) and the sense of community could be strengthened.
Location:

Don't Know.

Kratom the Key!

Idea:

Kratom is a southeast Asian tropical evergreen tree. It is not an opiate but binds to opioid receptors in the brain to cause a myriad of health benefits but most importantly to stop withdrawal symptoms. Kratom is a popular and safe alternative to methadone, a pharmaceutical drug that is used to help with withdrawal symptoms [Read more…]

Benefit:

Making a hip hop group only with selfless musicians to help promote Kratom can promote a better attitude for the youth and community. Promoting positivity and kratom with my talented friends and our powerful music may show that being egotistical is nothing compared to the development of art and love [Read more…]

Location:

Downtown / JAM.

Human Giant Game Day

Idea:

Giant game day! Human Battleship: have people sit in two grids, put a tarp between the two grids, each person gets a chance to throw a water balloon over the tarp. Other giant games could include Hungry Hungry Hippos with laundry bin, balls and carts; human chess; and marbles.
Benefit:

Reconnect with childhood games. A day of fun for people to come. A different organization can sponsor a game and help with community awareness. Community teamwork, team-based organizations.
Location:

Don't Know.