Projecting Our Stories, Projecting Our Future was like turning the historical Strand Theatre inside out. A dance that might have been performed on stage was projected larger-than-life above Columbia Road, now set to the sounds of Upham’s Corner, and attended by all who passed by. A photo exhibit that might have nestled into the Strand’s gallery space now starred humans practically touching the sky.

For the Augment Project, led by world-renowned artist Nick Cave, DS4SI engaged the community of Upham’s Corner in creating over 100 collages based on the prompt, “What brings you joy?”

From temporary installations like Silvia Chavez’ “Color UP” to civic engagement tools like Cedric Douglas’ “Giant Check”, DS4SI grows every time we get to work with artists on groundbreaking projects. Here are some examples and how you can get involved.

Learn more about our ExpressingBoston Public Art Fellows and their diverse creative placemaking projects along the Fairmount Cultural Corridor.

An architect worked with community members to design and build a beautiful 50’ bench at a bus stop. A multimedia artist (in residence at a corner store!) collaborated to create a dance that embodied the daily life of the street’s small shops and restaurants. Another worked with students to build a tri-lingual installation, “Our Liberated Land”. The list goes on. DS4SI and the Fairmount Cultural Corridor explored what could happen when a community had its own Artist in Residence.