Pangburn, D. “Artist-Designed Miniature Libraries Make Literacy Open, Free And Beautiful.” GOOD Magazine. N.p., Dec. 2015. Web. 13 Oct. 2015.
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Summary
The popularity of miniature libraries, or book stations, have spread over the past several years. They were first built by Todd Bol in 2010 when he built one in his front lawn and have spread across the United States. The Public Collection, which is an Indianapolis-based art and literacy project company is expanding the original idea. Rachel M. Simon has developed an idea to fuse the miniature library with art. The idea is to, “improve literacy, foster a deeper appreciation of the arts, and raise awareness for education and social justice in our community.” Nine artists were invited to work on the project and place the works around various parts of the city. The purpose of the Public Collection is to break down barriers to access and information and allow everyone access to the collection. According to Simon, “Art, both visual and literary, is for everyone,” she said. “And I hope The Public Collection helps strengthen this idea by sharing these gifts with the community.”
Evaluation
I think this is a wonderful idea of marrying arts and literacy. It allows for aesthetically enhancing the look of a city while providing more access and resources to people. It is yet another example of more access points for people within the community.
The popularity of miniature libraries, or book stations, have spread over the past several years. They were first built by Todd Bol in 2010 when he built one in his front lawn and have spread across the United States. The Public Collection, which is an Indianapolis-based art and literacy project company is expanding the original idea. Rachel M. Simon has developed an idea to fuse the miniature library with art. The idea is to, “improve literacy, foster a deeper appreciation of the arts, and raise awareness for education and social justice in our community.” Nine artists were invited to work on the project and place the works around various parts of the city. The purpose of the Public Collection is to break down barriers to access and information and allow everyone access to the collection. According to Simon, “Art, both visual and literary, is for everyone,” she said. “And I hope The Public Collection helps strengthen this idea by sharing these gifts with the community.”
Evaluation
I think this is a wonderful idea of marrying arts and literacy. It allows for aesthetically enhancing the look of a city while providing more access and resources to people. It is yet another example of more access points for people within the community.
I love this idea! I am trying to start a Little Free Library in the area where I work, but this idea of combining art and these LFLsis really appealing. I like some of the ones that I have seen, but I also like this idea of making it more artistic.
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This is one of the best things I have seen in a very long time. Thank you so much for finding this and for sharing it!
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