A new \"interactive art\" project is letting people share the items on their \"bucket list.\"
Hector Gelabert, Jr., of Hyattsville writes his message on the board. (海角社区app/John Aaron)
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A group gathers to add to the "bucket list" growing in Northwest. These visitors have goals of becoming a top athlete, and traveling the world. (海角社区app/John Aaron)
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The growing mural on Q Street in Northwest. (海角社区app/John Aaron)
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Colorful chalk awaits passers-by who want to add to the "bucket list." (海角社区app/John Aaron)
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One author knows exactly what he wishes to do before he or she dies...retire. (海角社区app/John Aaron)
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The chalk art beside the list is becoming a make-shift mural along 14th and Q streets. (海角社区app/John Aaron)
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Some wishes are more attainable than others. (海角社区app/John Aaron)
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Layers of wishes give insight into the lofty and achievable dreams the authors hold. (海角社区app/John Aaron)
WASHINGTON – A new “interactive art” project is letting people share the items on their “bucket list.”
And it’s happening in a very low-tech way: a makeshift chalkboard that sits in front of some buildings under construction.
The project, at 14th and Q streets Northwest, was inspired by a similar one that appeared in New Orleans last February. Since then dozens more have popped up in cities all over the country.
The painted wood panels are topped by the phrase “Before I die