6 Words Minneapoliswas a public art project…

…that asked Minneapolitans to share

something essential about themselves in 6 words.

People submitted their 6 wordsonline,in person,via print mail, or

by writing them directly onto posters

in cafés and community centersaround town.

Memoirs were displayed in storefrontgalleries and gathering placesaround the city.

800+ people created memoirsfor 6 Words Minneapolis.

They were young,

old,

and everywhere in between.

Some shared struggles…

…others, triumphs…

…still others, advice.

Some had lived in Minneapolis

their whole lives.

Others found their way here.

Sorrow came up a lot.And pain.And regret.

So did love, hope, and joy.

The 6 word limitwas a challenge for

some

but showed that 6 words can be worthmore than a thousand

more than a picture

and can almost encompass

a city.

6 Words Minneapolis was initiated and curated by Emily Lloyd (@PoesyGalore)

See more at 6wordsmpls.com