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Blues Flag Memorial: A May 14 Community Project (Sign-Up)


Come join us on April 11, 2024 at 1099 Jay Street, Rochester to be a part of something truly special—the Blues Flag Memorial Project!




Let your creativity soar as you craft your own cyanotype flags. These flags will be displayed throughout the Buffalo community, spreading messages of hope and remembrance on the second anniversary of the Buffalo, NY mass shooting.

Feel the breeze carry your goodwill and compassion far and wide. We will provide everything you need for this project.


10:00am-3:00pm Blue Flag Project
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3:00pm-4:00pm Dessert & Dialogue
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Blues Flag Memorial Project

*Please Note: Chef's Food Truck will be onsite
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A Note On the Cyanotype Process
Cyanotype is one of the earliest photographic printing techniques. It relies on pretreated light-sensitive fabric that, when exposed to sunlight, creates distinctive blueprints.

Whatever object you place on the fabric will block light and leave white traces on the print. The areas exposed to light turn blue.  The more light that reaches the surface, the darker the blue.  (Objects will be available for you to use but please feel free to bring your personal objects, photos, images or anything you would like to print on your flag).

This non-toxic process can be brought into a variety of settings, making it perfect for this project.

The blues, the traces, and the act of recording light combine as powerful tools for thoughtfully addressing the aftermath of this collective trauma. The project will encourage people to engage in compassionate acts of transformation together in the community.

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