Visual Vittles Vault

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Description: The Visual Vittles Vault reimagines the traditional Little Free Library by intertwining it with the realm of art, creating an immersive and interactive space that celebrates creativity. Nestled within upcycled bamboo bread boxes, these miniature art galleries offer a unique opportunity to engage the community, foster artistic appreciation, and provide vital support to local artists—all while underscoring the intrinsic value of art. QR codes linked to the artists’ payment and social media links will be available within each portfolio book.

Design and Setup

Design and Setup: Every Visual Vittles Vault is a meticulously designed structure, ingeniously repurposed from eco-friendly bamboo bread boxes. These boxes evolve into captivating platforms for showcasing art, featuring glass panels that stylishly frame the exhibited artworks.

Artwork Curation

Artwork Curation: Encompassing an array of artistic genres—ranging from painting and photography to sculpture and illustration—the Visual Vittles Vault invites local artists to contribute their creative works. The selection process ensures a vibrant tapestry of styles and themes, closely aligned with the community’s sensibilities. Moving beyond traditional galleries, the vault hosts rotating exhibitions, ensuring a constant influx of fresh and captivating content displayed in book formats. Artists can submit portfolio books, or any type of work of art bound using traditional book binding techniques.

Interactive Experience

Interactive Experience: While visual art remains at the heart of the experience, the Visual Vittles Vault champions interaction. Within the intimate confines, artists can integrate QR codes linking to their digital portfolios or social media profiles, enabling visitors to embark on a deeper exploration of their artistic journeys. A guest book encourages patrons to share their reflections, nurturing a sense of connection between creators and their audience.

Valuing Art

Valuing Art: A distinctive facet of the Visual Vittles Vault is that the displayed prints are available for purchase, priced thoughtfully to acknowledge the worth of artistic expression. This approach challenges the notion that art must always be free, emphasizing the importance of valuing creativity. Prospective buyers can directly connect with the artists to acquire prints, forging a direct rapport between artist and enthusiast.

Community

Community: The Visual Vittles Vault community success will be measured through it’s instagram account: @visualvittlesvault

Community Engagement: The Visual Vittles Vault evolves into a hub of community engagement. Local schools can orchestrate visits, transforming the space into an educational platform for burgeoning artists. Workshops, discussions, and art-focused events can flourish in the vicinity, cultivating a dynamic nucleus of artistic activity.

Rent a Visual Vittles Vault

If you would like to join this community as a sponsored supporter you can rent a visual vittles vault to place on your property. To rent a vault a $200 deposit is required and then costs $50 a month for the maintenance and admin fees of the vault. You can choose whether to contain your own artwork or have a new artist every month from our selection of accepted artists.

Advantages:

  • Empowering Local Artists: The vault provides local artists with a platform to exhibit and sell their creations.
  • Enhancing Aesthetic Charm: The repurposed bamboo bread boxes infuse the neighborhood with an artistic essence, elevating its visual allure.
  • Fostering Artistic Esteem: The concept encourages the community to embrace art, nurturing an environment of artistic appreciation.
  • Cultural Enrichment: The rotating exhibitions introduce diverse artistic styles, promoting cultural diversity.
  • Engaging Education: Schools and individuals can harness the space for educational initiatives, inspiring the next generation of artists.

The Visual Vittles Vault redefines the traditional Little Free Library, seamlessly merging art and community. It honors the beauty of artistic creation while concurrently nurturing local talent—an authentic embodiment of art’s capacity to transform spaces and foster meaningful human connections.

Locations

– Mystery Train Records in Amherst

– Unitarian Church Amherst (coming March ’24)