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!
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.
happyhippierose says
what a rad idea!!
The Artful Desperado says
yay thanks Rose!
MindMindful says
Cool idea! How are the participants chosen? (Hint: my city, Tulsa, has some fab Art Deco buildings…………)
The Artful Desperado says
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!
happyhippierose says
I wish I was staying in Hawaii longer … we move on the 31st though. Bummer!
lesliedf says
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!
The Artful Desperado says
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!
Lea Loo (@hellolark) says
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/
The Artful Desperado says
Hi Lea! Love the pics, totally capture the moment. I know I’ll have Portland in the list of cities for sure! :D
Colleen / Inspired to Share says
Love this idea! So excited!
The Artful Desperado says
Me too! thanks Colleen :)
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.
The Artful Desperado says
Hey Ann, thanks so much for your kind words! I’m so happy you enjoy the site, totally makes my day :)
Amy says
Any way I could nominate myself to participate in the project? :)
The Artful Desperado says
Hey Amy! You will be able to participate very soon, I’m getting close the launching date and I’ll have more details :)
Jessica says
LOVE this idea!! Let me know when you’re looking for people in Boston!! xo
The Artful Desperado says
Of course! That would be fantastic, I am so excited to have so many people interested in the project, thanks a lot :)
Rofy Samuel says
i’m from Cairo, Egypt & this sounds like a wicked cool idea!! how can i find out when it’s done?
The Artful Desperado says
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 :)
Dariela says
How cool! Let me know if you need San Diego!!
theartfuldesperado says
I’ll definitely will!! I’d love to see your pics :)