ONEin3 Council asks residents and visitors what they love about the city

BOSTON – The 2014 ONEin3 Council is asking Bostonians to participate in a “Public Art Happiness Project” in Copley Square on Saturday, July 19. From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, council members will ask passers-by to fill in the statement “We are Boston. Boston is____.” The phrase will appear on a large painted board and each participant will write in their unique answer on an IdeaPaint surface. Once the answer is recorded, it will be erased for the next person to write in their response.

 Participants will be asked for their age, neighborhood and hometown. The process will be video-taped and photographed in order to capture each response. The group will produce a time-lapse video to illustrate the variety of responses and diversity of participants.

“Our goal is to capture Boston’s sprit in a fun and visually-appealing way,” said ONEin3 Boston Manager Chloe Ryan. “This project combines people’s enthusiasm for Boston with their passion for public art.”

ONEin3 will partner with local nonprofit YouthBuild Boston (YBB) and IdeaPaint to design and construct the display board. YBB members will also be present on Saturday to help encourage participation in the project.

“We are extremely excited about the way in which the Mayor’s ONEin3 Council is going to activate the community of Boston and curate feedback through a public art piece,” said Jeff Avallon, VP of Corporate Development, IdeaPaint.  “IdeaPaint is all about collaboration and this is a perfect example of the city coming together in a fun way to celebrate what Boston is all about.”

About ONEin3 Boston

With more than one-third of Boston’s population between the ages of 20-34, Boston is the home to the highest proportion of young adults out of any major city in America. Recognizing the importance of this demographic, the City launched ONEin3 to connect Boston’s young adult population with resources related to: housing, professional development, financial health, entrepreneurship and civic engagement. For more information, please visit www.onein3boston.com.

About YouthBuild Boston

YouthBuild Boston (YBB) works with young adults in the Boston area to develop personal and career skills using innovative programs in the building trades, from design and construction to the green industry. YBB enhances the lives and skills of their students, encouraging them to work with integrity, confidence, discipline and aspiration. More than 1,000 graduates have been equipped with the professional skills and tools necessary to lead successful lives and further their education. The mission of YouthBuild Boston is to e

mpower and assist under-served young people from the Boston area with the essential social, vocational, academic, and life skills necessary to navigate a positive pathway to self-sufficiency and neighborhood responsibility. For more information, please visit www.youthbuildboston.org.

About IdeaPaint

IdeaPaint is the creator of the high-performance dry erase paint category.  The Company’s products and related accessories create dynamic, collaborative environments with corporate, educational and home settings.  IdeaPaint is also a Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Top Ten Small Business and a Small Business Association of New England Innovation Award Winner.  For more information, visit www.ideapaint.com.  For ongoing company and product updates, follow IdeaPaint on twitter at www.twitter.com/ideapaint, or connect on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ideapaint.