Draw Your Neighborhood
Written By Sarah Lawrence
Draw Your Neighborhood
First Released: Fall 2015
Draw Your Neighborhood was a creative placemaking project where participants draw their neighborhoods on postcard backs, blending art and community. This playful activity transforms familiar spaces into personal canvases, fostering self-expression and deeper connections.
By engaging in this artistic exploration, participants weave personal and collective memories, highlighting the transformative power of play.
The project emphasizes the importance of play in breaking daily routines, encouraging imagination and communal ties. Draw Your Neighborhood showcases art's role in building vibrant communities, where individual creativity contributes to a shared, dynamic narrative.