to view the digital version*
(best viewed on a large screen in order to read the text below each image)
*Are copies available to purchase?
We’ve heard from many of you wanting to purchase one or more copies of this book. We are currently researching options to make that a reality while also maintaining the integrity of the original book purchased at auction as a one-of-a-kind work of art.
Please fill out the google form linked below if you are interested in purchasing a version of this book.
Filling out the form helps us gauge interest and determine pricing but does not obligate you to purchase anything.
Project Results
Our Day of Photography
- was on July 20, 2024 (24 hour event)
- included 185 participants from across Boone County
- 286 total images submitted from those participants
- Age range of participants: 2 under 10, the rest between 10-90 years
- Received photos from nearly every hour of the day (none from 3am-5am); most occurred between 8am-12pm and 6pm-10pm
- Most photographed subject matter: Farmers Market, Boone County Fair events, Kay Brothers fish fry concert, and nature/landscape compositions
sold for
$605
at auction!
The original hardback Coffee Table Book
- 12x12 charcoal gray linen cover with photo dust jacket
- Premium lustre photo paper with white end sheets
- 97 spreads/194 total pages
- 192 photos: 75 horizontal, 108 vertical, 9 square
- One photo per page including time stamp, title and photo credit below each image
Bonus - Framed Prints
- We also chose three images to enlarge to 11x14, each one surrounded by a white mat and 16x20 black frame.
- These small prints kicked off the live auction to get everyone warmed up to spend the big bucks!
sold for
$80
photo by Chris Dohm
sold for
$100
photo by Notley Hawkins
sold for
$60
photo by Carol Virkler
Meet Team Johanna
Hello! We are Team Johanna, one of 8 teams competing to raise money for CelebrARTy 2024, benefitting Access Arts!
Johanna Cox
Johanna Cox
“CELEBRITY” - Veterans United
Rebecca Allen
ARTIST - REBECCA ALLEN PHOTOGRAPHY
Chase Thompson
TEAM VIDEOGRAPHER
To me, photography is an art of observation.
It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place...I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.”
– Elliott Erwitt
Here’s what we’re up to!
Access Arts & CelebrARTy
Each year Access Arts pairs local celebrities with local artists to form eight creative teams. Each team works together to create art pieces in the medium of their choice, and compete against one another to raise funds for Access Arts. The creation of each piece is captured by a videographer assigned to each team. In September Access Arts hosts a big community event, called CelebrARTy, where attendees watch the films and can bid on these works of art! It’s an evening of fun and friendly competition as we come together to support and raise funds for this great organization in our community.
Our Art Project
We invite you to help us capture the story of life in Boone County this Saturday, July 20, 2024. Our goal with this collaborative photography project is to create a coffee table book showcasing a curated collection of images, each one photographed by a different member of our community within a 24-hour period. By arranging these photographs in chronological order, the book aims to narrate the diverse human experiences and interests of the people of Boone County over the course of a single day. This coffee table book is going to be the art piece we will auction off at CelebrARTy in September.
Make a donation to Access Arts, or buy your ticket to the CelebrARTy event using our Team link
This a friendly competition among teams, so please use our direct link so we get points for your donation!
Help us spread the word about CelebrARTy at the Blue Note on September 17, 2024!
Hit that share button on the event page then post to your timeline and any local groups you’re a part of.
From the Artist: How the idea for this project came about
In April I received an email and phone call from Access Arts board president, Kate Stull, inviting me to be a part of the this year’s annual CelebrARTy fundraiser. It sounded like a really unique and fun experience, so I jumped on board, but, truthfully, I was nervous. How do I turn my storytelling photography into a tangible and collaborative piece of art, worthy of being auctioned off at a fundraising event? How can we get the community involved in making this piece? What can we create that people can relate to, see value in and want to be a part of? Will anyone want to buy the final product?
I decided to focus on a quote by American documentary photographer Elliott Erwitt (referenced above) which appears on the homepage of my website and has influenced my photography for the past 24+ years. Most of my work is the result of the “art of observation”. I have trained myself to look for the beauty in the little things, to the find the artistic potential in unexpected and ordinary places that some might otherwise overlook. It’s a bit hard to explain, but I see pictures everywhere, everyday, in everything I do. It’s just how I take in the world around me. Then, it struck me. What if we created a photo essay in the form of a book chronicling the experiences of people in Boone County through their own observations?
With the evolution of digital photography and cell phone cameras, photography is more accessible than ever before, and people are documenting their lives more in depth than ever before. Taking inspiration from other community-sourced documentary projects, in particular a book published in 2012 titled “A Day in the World” and a film produced in 2011 titled “Life in a Day”, we’ve decided to embark on a similar project, curating a one-of-a-kind photographic record that captures the essence of Boone County through the eyes of those living and working in it.
Need help figuring out what to document on July 20th?
We want to see slices of daily life. Show us how you live, work and play! Show us what you love about living in BoCoMo! Some ideas...
- home life, daily routines
- early morning and late night activities
- at work; on the job
- sporting events & recreation
- hobbies
- farming & gardening
- social events & gatherings
- scenery/landscapes/nature
- cooking/food
- religious practices
- cultural traditions
- urban & street scenes
- anything that makes Boone County special to you!
The submission window has closed.
Thank you again for your support with our project. We will post an update at the top of this website after the auction is over in September.
Do I need to have photography experience to participate
Not at all! You just need access to a digital camera and the internet for uploading your photos. We welcome people of all ages, experiences and backgrounds to take part in this!
Is it okay for me use my cell phone?
Absolutely! Most people will. But you can use any digital camera you have access to.
Where do I upload my photos? What is the deadline?
You will upload your photos (two, maximum), to a Google form that we will add near the top of this website on July 20th. You will have 48 hours after the end of the day to upload your photos. We will shut the submission form down at midnight on July 22.
Will you use everyone’s photos? How will you choose?
It depends on how many submissions we get. We’d love to include every image suitable for publication, but it’s likely we will have to narrow down what makes that cut due to page limitations. Johanna and Rebecca will make the selections together and Rebecca will design the book.
FAQ’s
What if I’m unable to attend CelebrARTy? Will the photos be viewable online or in some other form?
We realize this has the potential to involve a lot of people that won’t be able to attend CelebrARTy or bid on the final product and therefore won’t get to see how their photo was used. We are considering ways to share the images online so that everyone can see and appreciate the final result of this community effort in some way. Stay tuned!
How can we attend CelebrARTy?
You can buy your ticket to the event by clicking the purple Donate button on our Team’s donation page, linked below. Using our specific link to buy your tickets or to donate to the fundraiser translates into points for our Team. And we want the most points ;)
Thank you to Veterans United Home Loans for sponsoring Team Johanna !
Thank you for taking the time to learn about this unique event and fundraiser. Please reach out if you have any questions!
- Johanna, Rebecca & Chase
Johanna
johannacatherinecox@gmail.com
Rebecca
rebeccaallenphotography@gmail.com
Chase
chaset4@gmail.com