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American LOVE Project_071

Item

An open journal showing a timeline for The American Love Project with dates and events connected by graphics of circles and leaves.
Title
American LOVE Project_071
Alternative Title
American LOVE Project
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2021-2022
Description
The image shows an open journal featuring a timeline for "The American Love Project." The page on the left displays two green circles with leaf illustrations connected by a red line with text. The timeline markers include "May 3rd: Project launched" and "June 15th: Registration opens for on-line training." The right page continues the timeline with similar graphics and additional text. It includes "September 10th: On-line art submissions begin" and "January 6th 2022: Installation opens in Washington DC." Above the content, the project's title is printed in bold red letters. Several colorful tabs and paint swatches stick out from the top and side of the journal.
Identifier
2021_010621 to 2022 060222_The American LOVE Project Journal
Dates Completed
January 6, 2021 - June 2, 2022
Keywords
Insurrection; January 6; US Capitol; Texas freeze; Infrastructure fragility; Political instability; Power outage; Water disruption; Internet loss; Medical services disruption; Mail delay; Dallas weather; Lorraine Lienemann; Cancer; Grief; P. Nut; Sparky; Cat loss; 22-year-old cats; American LOVE Project; 29 Pieces; Violence response; National project; Art installation; Washington DC; Covid resurgence; Online gallery; Student art; Educator art; 24 states; Team collaboration; Project outcome; theamericanloveproject.org; Anne Frank; Diary takeaways; Lessons learned; Studio visit; Darryl Ratcliff; Journal viewing; Strategic shift
Transcription
Timeline of The American Love Project
May 3rd: Project launched
June 15th: Registration opens for on-line training
September 10th: On-line art submissions begin
January 6th 2022: Installation opens in Washington DC
The American LOVE Project answers this timely question: "What can I do?" The answer? By participating with fellow citizens, in this national outpouring of love, beauty and healing. Will you? Will you join us?
Rights
To inquire about usage, please contact Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries.
Relation
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