Artist Stereotypes Redefined

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Ian

Tell Us Your Good Deed

In high school, I went to Mali, West Africa and lived in an indigenous village for two weeks to help build a school. Mali is one of the poorest undeveloped countries in the world and the literacy rate is unbelievably low. I like knowing that I helped both children and adults learn to read and write which will help not only this small village, but Mali as a whole.

Why are you participating?

Sometimes we are too quick to judge people by the external things that we see. This project allows for us to see the good in the world and to breathe hope back into humanity.

Emily

Worcester, MA
United States

Artist
Entrepreneur
Visually Impaired
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I feel it is my gift to make others smile. Whether by seeing my various unnatural hair colors, helping them when in need, telling a joke to lighten their mood, or just being there to listen. If my smile can brighten just one soul, I am happy.

Why are you participating?

To share what has been given to me and to help out an artist who is changing the world.

Victoria

Spiritual
Middle Child
Artist
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I volunteered this past summer as a camp counselor at the Circle of Tapawingo. The program is a free one-week overnight camp for bereaved girls between the ages of eight and 16. The campers arrive sharing the common bond of loss and they leave with feelings similar to these expressed by a camper in a thank-you note to her counselors:
"My father died four years ago. He always used to give me presents and I miss that. I wish I could tell him that the best present I've received since he died was my week at Circle of Tapawingo."

Heather

Nahant, MA
United States

Nature Lover
Artist
Tattooed
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I pick up trash when I am out for walks.

Why are you participating?

I have always been labeled as "something" by people who don't understand what an artist is or what one looks like. I am also heavily tattooed. I have been called a convict and a freak by total strangers.

Kim

MA
United States

Artist
Teacher
Geek
Tell Us Your Good Deed

Volunteer librarian at elementary school, on several church committees and Religious Education teacher.

Why are you participating?

I think it's a worthwhile project and I love looking at photos.

Lou

Wendell, MA
United States

Bipolar
Queer
Artist
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I am an eco-artist, and advocate for decreased plastic usage through my work.

Why are you participating?

People are so limited by the labels other put on them. Most labels aren't truly accurate.
I suppose that I am doing this project to say, yes, I am that label. Here's the truth about it and here's why it's actually a compliment.

Cheryl

Leominster, MA
United States

Mother
Artist
Beach Walker
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I try to be a giving person... every day. Whether it's a gift, a donation, a smile or simply a kind word.

Why are you participating?

I think it's a really cool project. People do good deeds every day... some small and some extraordinary. We hear about the extraordinary ones but never the small acts of kindness performed by everyday people.

Brynnalee

Worcester, MA
United States

Artist
Beach Walker
Rosy-cheeked
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I have volunteered for the Best Buddies organization and was given the opportunity to establish a one-to-one friendship with a developmentally disabled woman.

Why are you participating?

I am participating because I think fear and insecurities hold us back from being the compassionate, loving individuals that we are meant to be.

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