Get Involved!

Sign up to be paired with a community hero to document their story either by interviewing them or creating their portrait. Please note that proximity is a core value of this project, so storytellers who live, work, or have a relationship with the neighborhood will have priority.

Artists & Photographers

We are seeking local artists to make a portrait of each community hero. Artists will meet the community hero for a 1-2 hour storytelling session to take their portrait. For community heroes who have passed away, the artist will meet with that person’s friends and family to create a collage portrait made of old photos and ephemera.  The artist will be asked to submit a high resolution portrait of the community hero, as well as a short bio, headshot, and social media handles for themselves. (Artists will receive an honorarium.)

Youth Writers 

We are seeking young people to interview each community hero. Writers will meet the community hero for a 1-2 hour storytelling session to interview them. For community heroes who have passed away, the writer will meet with that person’s friends and family to learn about the person. The writer will be asked to submit 1-2 paragraph bio about the community hero, as well as a short bio, headshot, and social media handles for themselves. (Youth writers will receive an honorarium.)

Do you know a neighbor who has faithfully nurtured, strengthened and supported your neighborhood through the years? Nominate them to have their story told as part of this public art project. The project centers long-term residents, but recognizes the contribution of everyone including young people and new residents. Both community members who are alive, or have passed away may be honored.