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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, OldIdea.

Musical Sculptures / Sound Installation

Idea:

Create something similar to the musical installations that were once housed at the MIT Subway Station. This could consist of chimes pitched to play a specific tune when struck in sequence. This could be installed on fence posts at the public park or other locations such as the reservoir on Christian Hill.

Benefit:

This could compel people to spend additional time in outdoor public places & cultural landmarks.

Location:

Citywide, OldIdea.

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We are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Public Health's WIC Nutrition Program, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and hundreds of organizations by making cultural programming accessible to those for whom cost is a participation barrier.

Most DIY Lowell annual events are free, but often have a suggested donation. No donation is suggested for EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare cardholders. See the complete list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.

Special Thanks

This program is funded in part by a grant from the Lowell Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. We also express our sincere gratitude to our Cornerstone Partners:

Lenny Zakim Lowell Cultural Council

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