Worldwide Sidewalk Joy: Adding whimsy to neighborhoods
4 days ago
- #whimsy
- #public installations
- #community art
- The Worldwide Sidewalk Joy Project is run by PDX Dinorama to bring whimsy and inspiration to communities through free installations.
- Installations include Free Little Art Galleries, Puzzle Exchanges, Toy Swaps, Mug Exchanges, Seed Swaps, and more.
- A Worldwide Sidewalk Joy Map was created to connect installations globally, including spots in the US, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, the UK, and Canada.
- Ways to get involved include creating/hosting a spot, spearheading the movement in your city, or visiting existing spots.
- Rachael, an artist from Portland, Oregon, started the project with a dinosaur-themed diorama and expanded to various community displays.
- Upcoming events include late Spring/early Summer workshops, Mug Exchange kits, and giveaways announced on Instagram.
- The Mug Exchange, started in 2024, now has nearly 40 Little Free Mug Libraries worldwide.