“Rise of the Pumpkins” is a Random Acts of Art community engagement project that illuminates the spirit of fall while fostering neighborhood connections.  We invite you to craft your own artistic pumpkin either through carving or painting and place them where passersby can admire its beautiful allure.  Maybe it’s in your window, by your entrance, driveway or in your yard.  Let’s spread the fun this October!
 
Stroll through your community and discover other uniquely decorative pumpkins, marveling at the creativity around you.

Get the whole family involved! This is a wonderful opportunity for families to bond and create together.  Whether you're designing a pumpkin with the little ones or organizing a friendly neighborhood competition, there's joy for all ages in the "Rise of the Pumpkins." Let the kiddos embrace their creativity and see what pumpkin tales they want to tell.  Maybe even make it a yearly tradition!
 
For those eager to heed the call to join the Rise of the Pumpkins, snap photos of your pumpkin creations or those you come across in your neighborhood.  Don’t forget to share them online to immerse our larger community in the festivity.
 
If you’re showcasing a pumpkin you’ve crafted, use: #IMadeThis and #RiseOfThePumpkins.  When you spot a pumpkin in your travels and wish to share, use: #LookWhatIFound and #RiseOfThePumpkins.  Additional tags to consider: #VALAEastside, #RandomActsOfArt, and #HeedTheCall.
 

For guidance on crafting your pumpkin, jump to "Pumpkin Carving/Painting Decoration Guide."

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