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Portraits of Hope "Soaring Dreams Airship"
Photo: Robert Campbell
The largest airborne artwork to date, the Portraits of Hope Soaring Dreams Airship public art and civic project involved more than 4,000 children and adults in California, Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. The artwork for the airship was created during more than 70 creative therapy and civic leadership program sessions in hospitals, schools, and social service facilities. The Soaring Dreams Airship flew for a 10-month U.S. exhibition. Iconic symbols and events the blimp flew over include: The Golden Gate Bridge, The Hollywood Sign, The Seattle Space Needle, Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Emmy Awards, and many major sporting events. A video of the making of the Soaring Dreams Airship was played during the halftime show of the Super Bowl. www.portraitsofhope.org
Soaring Dreams Airship – A Portraits of Hope Project
Portraits of Hope's Flying Public Art and Civic Project
Conceived and Developed by Ed Massey and Bernie Massey, Founders of Portraits of Hope
Largest Passenger Blimp in Western Hemisphere
Creation of the 25,000 Sq. Ft., 1,400 lb. painting for the airship began in Arlington, Texas and was completed in Bakersfield, California
Involved 4,000+ children and youth in hospitals, schools, and after-school programs in CA, TX, AZ, NM
Motivational art project and 5-month collaborative program focusing on individual and collective achievements
Project-based learning: interdisciplinary contemporary issues and civic
education and leadership sessions for schools, grades 2 -12
Creative therapy sessions for
hospitalized children and persons with
disabilities; including cancer, orthopedic ailments, burn trauma, brain and neck injuries, and other serious conditions
More than 20 elected officials participated at project youth sessions in their districts
10-Month Airborne U.S. Exhibition
Soaring Dreams Airship flew over iconic symbols and events including: Golden Gate Bridge, Hollywood Sign, Seattle Space Needle, Academy Awards, Grand Canyon
Special thank you to ACC Capital, Long Beach Airport
Portraits of Hope "Soaring Dreams Airship"
Photo: Robert Campbell
The largest airborne artwork to date, the Portraits of Hope Soaring Dreams Airship public art and civic project involved more than 4,000 children and adults in California, Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. The artwork for the airship was created during more than 70 creative therapy and civic leadership program sessions in hospitals, schools, and social service facilities. The Soaring Dreams Airship flew for a 10-month U.S. exhibition. Iconic symbols and events the blimp flew over include: The Golden Gate Bridge, The Hollywood Sign, The Seattle Space Needle, Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Emmy Awards, and many major sporting events. A video of the making of the Soaring Dreams Airship was played during the halftime show of the Super Bowl. www.portraitsofhope.org
Soaring Dreams Airship – A Portraits of Hope Project
Portraits of Hope's Flying Public Art and Civic Project
Conceived and Developed by Ed Massey and Bernie Massey, Founders of Portraits of Hope
Largest Passenger Blimp in Western Hemisphere
Creation of the 25,000 Sq. Ft., 1,400 lb. painting for the airship began in Arlington, Texas and was completed in Bakersfield, California
Involved 4,000+ children and youth in hospitals, schools, and after-school programs in CA, TX, AZ, NM
Motivational art project and 5-month collaborative program focusing on individual and collective achievements
Project-based learning: interdisciplinary contemporary issues and civic
education and leadership sessions for schools, grades 2 -12
Creative therapy sessions for
hospitalized children and persons with
disabilities; including cancer, orthopedic ailments, burn trauma, brain and neck injuries, and other serious conditions
More than 20 elected officials participated at project youth sessions in their districts
10-Month Airborne U.S. Exhibition
Soaring Dreams Airship flew over iconic symbols and events including: Golden Gate Bridge, Hollywood Sign, Seattle Space Needle, Academy Awards, Grand Canyon
Special thank you to ACC Capital, Long Beach Airport