In our Arts & Culture section this week, we discuss the TrIP project, which is “an ongoing series of writing and artwork examining and exploring public transportation in Orlando.” A large part of what goes into making local projects like these succeed is fundraising efforts, which is why programs like Orlando Soup are so vitally important.
At Orlando Soup, attendees nosh on a simple meal of soup, salad and bread for $7, listen to four community project pitches and, at the end of the night, vote on their favorite. The winner receives $5 from each attendee’s donation. In this edition of Orlando Soup, the TrIP project received the most votes, competing against the Panorama Photo Project, Ivanhoe Village Main Street and the Creative City Project.
Clayton Ferrara from IDEAS For US discusses how they used the funds from the inaugural Orlando Soup to fund a series of eco-art installations that will go up later in the month. Credit:Tina CraigCredit:Tina CraigCredit:Tina CraigAshley Erin Pollard, a previeous Orlando Soup project pitcher, flashes a fabulous smile. Credit:Tina CraigHeather Grove from East End Market and Alex Lenhoff from the Orlandoan dole out the food. Credit:Tina CraigKim Britt, the owner of Bookmark It, eagerly awaits her soup. Credit:Tina CraigPatrick Greene shares his TrIP project pitch for photo books with the audience. Credit:Tina CraigScottie Campbell from Ivanhoe Village Main Street shares a mural project idea featuring Analog Artist in a Digital World artist Thomas Thorspecken’s work. Credit:Tina CraigElizabeth Kruckemyer pitches her Panorama photo project to the attendees. Credit:Tina CraigClayton Ferrara from IDEAS For US discusses how they used the funds from the inaugural Orlando Soup to fund a series of eco-art installations that will go up later in the month. Credit:Tina CraigCredit:Tina CraigCredit:Tina CraigCole NeSmith from Creative City Project charms onlookers with his public speaking prowess and calls for a more art-filled Orlando. Credit:Tina CraigGabby Lothrop of East End Market laughs with the audience. Credit:Tina CraigJulia Young from the Urban Think Foundation welcomes everyone to the second Orlando Soup. Credit:Tina Craig
