Help Amy Adams Build Community Through Art

The above image is a Wind Phone in Clinton Town Senior Center.

My proposed location for a WIND PHONE is Outside of Common Street Spiritual Center, Natick.

Hello everyone!!! My name is Amy Adams and I am a local artist using art as a conduit to raise awareness and promote community building. I am seeking funding to create uplifting art and bringing people together to support one another. I hope that you’ll join my efforts in this mission.

Wind Phones are found all over the world and are sought out by many communities and people searching for opportunities to heal through the combined use of art and community.

The wind phone was created in 2010 by Icarus Sasaki. After his cousin’s death due to terminal Cancer, Sasake shared in an interview that, “talking” on the phone allowed him to feel connected and allowed him to reflect on his loss. He further shared that because his “thoughts couldn’t be relayed over a regular phone”, he “wanted them to be carried on the wind.”

The recreation of Wind Phones have sprouted all around the US since; there are currently 3 in MA (Dover, Hampden & Provincetown). Each Wind Phone location has its own design and varies in presentation.

I would like to create a Wind Phone at the Common Street Spiritual Center (exterior) and include an artistic element that ties in with the “COMMON THREADS” initiative.

Because grief and processing loss is universal and impacts all ages, the location is selected to offer some support to the community and visitors. The CSSC is also an inclusive and accessible location making it an excellent choice to offer a space and opportunity for a “phone call”.

The proposed project would include:

A community engagement element, allowing us to create a promotional video highlighting the location and welcome Natick and surrounding areas to visit.

An Actual Wind Phone booth/ space with visual art that ties to the “Common Threads” initiative.

Community painted stone collection (with positive messages) to add outside of the Wind Phone.

A possible (if approved) satellite Wind Phone installed on the Natick Trail or other community walking path.

An opportunity to collaborate with Natick service provider teams.

Additional Info:

More about the Wind Phone can be found at My Wind Phone and Wind Phone Wiki.

Project Timeline: Fall/ Winter 2024

Projected Budget:

$3500.00 including labor and materials.

CONTACT INFO

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ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

Hailing from "The Bronx" in New York City, Amy Adams is a feminist edu-activist artist who utilizes visual art to foster community building and connecting others. While growing up in a challenging urban environment, Amy discovered art as a powerful outlet for self-expression, which helped center her artistic journey around communication. Although her educational background initially leaned towards a medical profession, Amy's artistic evolution sprouted from experiences and a deep willingness to learn.

In recent years, Amy served as Artist in Residence for Natick, Massachusetts, with a focus on social justice and its interrelated subjects. She used art as a conduit to help diverse groups explore topics related to identity, equity, and access to find common ground and bridge divides.

While Amy prefers to work with acrylics, she also embraces a variety of mediums.She has led art programs, classes and projects with K-12 students as well as adults. Amy's artistic journey has left a lasting impact on communities throughout Massachusetts and beyond. Her art collections can be found adorning various settings, including art theaters, schools, public areas and the private collections of art enthusiasts.

Additionally, Amy has proudly served as an Adjunct Faculty member at Dean College, where she actively engaged in shaping the artistic minds of the future. She firmly believes that art is a powerful conversation starter and one of the most potent tools for driving meaningful change. Through her art, Amy intends to continue fostering dialogue, introspection, and the acceptance of diversity, through the use of color.