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The Urban Forest Project: Baltimore

The Urban Forest Project is a growing national exhibition that took root in Baltimore spring 2008. The exhibition spanned all throughout Baltimore City into 6 area parks. The project brought together artists, designers, college students, K-12 students and area businesses to create awareness for making Baltimore more sustainable. Each participant was asked to design a banner based on the sustainability of a tree.

Most people are trained to observe and be conscious when it comes to an image on the side of a milk carton. The concept for Bennett's banner features a missing tree instead of a child’s profile.

After the closing at the end of June, the banners were recycled into tote bags and sold as original works of functional art. All proceeds from the project benefited the Baltimore City Department of Recreation & Parks Tree Baltimore Campaign for a greener city.

For further information, please visit: Urban Forest Project: Baltimore