https://padlet.com/burgessm21/mp7nka18a1vp You'll be happy you went outside in the rain en-us 2017-06-06 17:38:47 UTC 2026-02-07 04:17:14 UTC hello@padlet.com burgessm21 https://padlet.com/burgessm21/mp7nka18a1vp/wish/175437012 In Boston Massachusetts, artists are making beautiful poetry that can only be seen in the rain! Artists put a waterproof sealant over a stencil, and write a simple poem, painting, motivational quote, etc. During the day the writing is invisible. It is only when water is applied to it that you will be able to see the writing. Unfortunately, these are not permanent and will fade within 6-8 weeks.]]> 2017-06-06 17:41:00 UTC https://padlet.com/burgessm21/mp7nka18a1vp/wish/175437012 burgessm21 https://padlet.com/burgessm21/mp7nka18a1vp/wish/175479125 The sealant is made with biodegradable water repellent spray. This allows people walking by to see a motivational message on a rainy day. This is a way that artists in Boston thought would help people have a bit of fun on the rainy days. Some citizens said that they even forgot what the sun feels like. An artist said, "We do this to give the people a reason to smile, for whatever is happening." This is a non-profit event that Mass Poetry is working on and plan to continue. ]]> 2017-06-07 00:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/burgessm21/mp7nka18a1vp/wish/175479125 burgessm21 https://padlet.com/burgessm21/mp7nka18a1vp/wish/175569239 This trend is fairly new. It was originally started in April 2015 as a tribute to National Poetry Month. Michael Ansara and Julie Barros, the founders of Mass Poetry, began going into the streets and putting motivational poetry onto the sidewalks. It quickly became a famous trend, with other artists going and making their own poetry and motivational writings. Now there are 4 new additions made by the Mass Poetry Foundation. In 2013, an artist, Nathan Sharratt, used hidden stencils in Atlanta and just last year Tanvi Misra began doing this in Seattle.]]> 2017-06-07 14:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/burgessm21/mp7nka18a1vp/wish/175569239 burgessm21 https://padlet.com/burgessm21/mp7nka18a1vp/wish/175589353 *This is the logo for Mass Poetry*]]> 2017-06-07 15:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/burgessm21/mp7nka18a1vp/wish/175589353 burgessm21 https://padlet.com/burgessm21/mp7nka18a1vp/wish/175637478 Bendix, Aria. "Boston's Secret Sidewalk Poems Add Some Cheer to Rainy Days." CityLab. N.p., 19 May 2016. Web. 07 June 2017.

"Raining Poetry." Mass Poetry. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 June 2017.

"Boston Sidewalks Have Secret Poems That Only Show Up ..." Curiosity.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 June 2017."Public Art Guidelines »

How To Propose Public Art In Boston » Public Art Boston". Publicartboston.com. N.p., 2017. Web. 14 June 2017.]]> 2017-06-07 21:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/burgessm21/mp7nka18a1vp/wish/175637478 burgessm21 https://padlet.com/burgessm21/mp7nka18a1vp/wish/176437201 2017-06-14 17:23:06 UTC https://padlet.com/burgessm21/mp7nka18a1vp/wish/176437201 burgessm21 https://padlet.com/burgessm21/mp7nka18a1vp/wish/176438592 You can find these lovely pieces of art at the bus station, near your local grocery store or just as you're walking by. In the city of Boston, anything is possible. You can click here to see where you can find these poems made by Mass Poetry. So if you're missing the sun or just want some fun, go to Boston and look for the poems!]]> 2017-06-14 17:29:55 UTC https://padlet.com/burgessm21/mp7nka18a1vp/wish/176438592 burgessm21 https://padlet.com/burgessm21/mp7nka18a1vp/wish/176439938 Before you place your beautiful art work, you must consult either an art organization or the town hall. They will either approve or disapprove your artwork. If they approve it then you may place it wherever you wish, as long as it is a safe place where the public can see it.]]> 2017-06-14 17:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/burgessm21/mp7nka18a1vp/wish/176439938