What Remains
Public Art & Community Memory Initiative
What Remains is a public art and storytelling project focused on community healing, cultural memory, and creative preservation. It creates space for people to reflect, share stories, and connect through art rooted in nature and community experience.
Program Type
Public art, cultural preservation, and community healing initiative
Location
Pittsburgh, PA (with potential regional expansion)
Who We Serve
Community members of all ages, with a focus on women, mothers, and residents impacted by displacement, environmental change, and social transition
Annual Reach
Approximately 150–300 people, depending on installations and events
Annual Budget
$5,000–$15,000
What We Do
- Create public, tree-centered art installations
- Host community storytelling and reflection circles
- Incorporate poetry and haiku into creative expression
- Facilitate intergenerational art workshops
- Lead pop-up engagements at Mystic Mamas events
Community Needs We Address
- Cultural displacement and loss of community identity
- Limited access to public art in underserved areas
- Lack of spaces for collective grief, reflection, and healing
- Separation between environmental care and creative expression
Our Impact
- Producing public art installations each year
- Hosting community reflection and storytelling gatherings
- Encouraging written, visual, and spoken creative responses
- Increasing participation in arts programming within Mystic Mamas
Program Summary
What Remains uses public art and storytelling rooted in nature to preserve memory, support healing, and strengthen community connection during times of change.