“The Natick Cultural District is partnering with a number of
local artists in creating the LOVE 01760 Project.” Athena Pandolf, Executive
Director of the NCD organization says.
“In these days of having to cut back Downtown Natick promotions and
events, this project is a way to bring people together in a very real, if not
physical, sense.”
Anyone interested is asked to decorate half a heart on
paper, then bring or send to an artist studio. Local artists are combining the
“half hearts” from different participants’ “half hearts.” The completed hearts will be laminated, and
connected with all the other hearts, and will comprise a large outdoor display
that will be located somewhere in Natick Center, at a time that will be
determined.
“The LOVE 01760 Project is also selling special tee shirts,
with the proceeds going to the Natick Service Council.” According to
Pandolf. “The Natick Service Council has
always been, and continues to be, such an important resource to residents of
Natick!”
Information about the tee shirts and the “hearts” projects
can be found on the LOVE 01760 Project Facebook page!
The Natick Cultural District organization is also involved in
developing promotion ideas for later in the year, as well as the upcoming “Porchfest
event” that involves musicians performing live on their Facebook or YouTube
pages.
“We’re very grateful for the support of so many businesses,
organizations, and individuals for supporting as well as participating in the
organization.” Pandolf continues. “For instance, we recently received a five
thousand dollar grant from Mathworks and the Foundation For Metrowest, wonderful
community partners, and I’m so very grateful.”
Despite the challenges, Athena Pandolf and everyone
associated with the Natick Cultural District and downtown Natick are developing
creative ways to bring people together, in-person ( when that become possible)
and online.
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