Airigami is still here and still making magic. We’ve narrowed our focus (to explore new avenues). Kelly is running for local office. I’m managing a growing nonprofit for teaching artists while digging through decades of stories. And we’re cleaning out the studio to make room for what’s next.
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Read MoreIt is December. A time to look back at what we’ve done over the last year. You’re probably as busy as we are right now, so rather than bog you down with a ton of stuff, we’ll just hit some highlights that we never got around to blog about this year.
Read MoreWhat may seem like a daunting task can be made so much easier when everyone comes together. That's what happened at Reynolds Elementary School when Pre-K through 5th grade participated in the contraction of a giant rainbow for their school.
Last month, during National Library Week, we had an opportunity to create a fun piece at the Central Library of Rochester. This parent and child read together in this jumbo book made just for dragons. Due to popular demand, we even extended the display a few extra days, giving some more people a chance to get out and visit.
Read MoreWhat could be better than being featured in the New York Times Style section? Maybe getting to do some pubic events again. Here’s a quick update on what we’ve been doing and what’s coming, including Dragon Week, Maker Faires, and balloon fashion.
Read MoreWe keep seeing stories online about the need for businesses to pivot during the pandemic. Airigami is no different. We haven’t been able to travel the world to install multi-story sculptures. Instead, we’re staying local for now. We’ll just keep making all of you smile by building things to display on your lawns to celebrate special occasions.
Read MoreWe want you to dust off that craft bin, bust out that ukelele, sharpen that pencil, and gather those pots and pans and make something. If you’re at home with the kids, have them make stuff too. It can be a poem, a painting, a pie. Even things that don’t start with the letter “p”. Especially things that aren’t perfect.
Read MoreThe makers of Cheetos cheese-flavored snacks, have finally named the distinctive cheese dust that delightfully decorates your fingers. It’s called "cheetle!" We assume, of course, it is in honor of Airigami Artistic Director, Kelly Cheatle. This isn’t the first time we’ve made snack related art. Our Oreogami and Cookie Chronicles videos were quite popular a few years ago.
Read MoreOur last space-themed installation took place at the Transplant Games of America in Houston in 2014. It’s exciting to be part of this celebration. Now we get to do something entirely different.
Read MoreFor our local friends, we’ve started offering balloon deliveries. We’re often asked about what we can do on a small scale to recognize achievements, holidays, and other special occasions. In answer to that, we’ve become the Rochester affiliate of Balloon Planet.
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