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The Dreaming is a new work of public art from the creators of Community Bridge. The Dreaming celebrates the cultural history of Frederick and explores the power of the imagination. Artists and poets will work to transform dreams described by the community into a single, elegant visual statement.

The Dreaming will weave a strong thread of vitality and community engagement into the cultural heart of the city, reclaiming its identity
as a center for arts and craftsmanship. Our hope is that it will expand cultural participation, strengthen arts and business organizations and celebrate Frederick’s identity as the crossroads of culture.

 

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Installation of The Dreaming began in May 2007 and is scheduled to be complete in September 2007, but we still need your financial support to realize this dream. Most of our funding for this work comes from the generosity and vision of the community itself -- see the list of our wonderful financial supporters below. If you love this work as we do, please consider giving a donation of any amount to the project. Shared Vision is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law.

If you would like to give by credit card, you can do so here.

If you would prefer to give by check, you can print this form, fill it out, and send it with your check to Shared Vision, PO Box 3434, Frederick, MD 21705.

To order the Thread of a Dream certificates, print this form. These beautiful certificates (left) have been designed by The Dreaming artistic team and contain actual pieces of a silk weaving created by the artists during The Dreaming.

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If you have any problems whatsoever, please call Shared Vision at 301.698.2647, and we will help.

Levels of Giving for The Dreaming

Gifts in any amount are gratefully accepted and every gift brings us closer to completing the artwork. Gifts of $1000 and above will be recognized by name on a bronze plaque permanently and prominently installed at the heart of the downtown.

$50,000 Partner

Partnership level recognition, Name on bronze plaque at mural site, gift of limited edition handcrafted art glass panel by artist William Cochran.

$25,000+ Platinum

Name on bronze plaque at mural site, gift of limited edition handcrafted art glass panel by artist William Cochran.

$10,000+ Gold

Name on bronze plaque at mural site, gift of limited edition handcrafted art glass panel by artist William Cochran.

$  5,000+ Silver Name on bronze plaque at mural site, gift of limited edition handcrafted art glass panel by artist William Cochran.
$  2,500+ Bronze Name on bronze plaque at mural site
$  1,000+ Visionary Name on bronze plaque at mural site
$     500+   Thread of a Dream Certificate with name hand calligraphied by nationally respected Dreaming team calligrapher Julian Waters
$    250+   Thread of a Dream Certificate with a portion of the weaving used as the model for the mural painting
$     100+   Thread of a Dream Certificate with one warp and one weft thread

 

Shared Vision is profoundly grateful to the many individuals and organizations who have generously supported The Dreaming with their resources, including the following major donors :

Partners   
Struever Bros Eccles & Rouse Frederick County
   

Platinum

 
Janice Wertheimer George & Bettie Delaplaine
Service Glass Industries, Inc. The Shockley Family
Dr. Mark & Shawn Pitts  
   
Gold  

The Joseph D. Baker Fund

Wood Street
F&M Bank James S. Grimes
Morgan-Keller Construction Miscellaneous Metals 
Frederick Magazine  The Delaplaine Foundation
The Rotary Club of Carroll Creek United Rentals
   

Silver

 
Don and Becky Linton BB&T Bank
Dr. Michael Warner Manny and Marie Greber
Robert McCardell The Temple/NYNY Salon
Waynesboro Construction Robert A. Aird, Inc.
International School of Decorative Arts  
   

Bronze

 
Frederick County Bank Sandy Spring Bank
Marlene Young Swift Systems
Octavo Designs Phil Catron/NaturaLawn
Hampton Inn Daniel Gammon
Lucy School  Woodsboro Bank
Frederick Business Properties Doug & Crystal Sarno
Bopat Electric  
   

Visionary

 
Frederick Brickworks J.R. Ramsburg
W. Bert Anderson Francis Scott Key Hotel Association
Mike & Suzanne Smariga Brewer's Alley
Bank of America Miles & Stockbridge Foundation
Frederick Arts Council Nevin Baker
Maryland State Arts Council The Hon. Sandra & Charles Dalton
AARP Bob Hooper
Daniel & Sharon Kuebbing Eastalco/Alcoa
Phil & Eleanor Bowers The Randall Family LLC
In Memory of Helen Jones Soper Dr. Timi Matzouranis
Lucille & Marice Pollak Fund Gail Davis
James & Sandy Gangawere Janine Borofka
Steve Ranney Pearl & Lee Lodge
Dr. Everett & Patricia Hart Carrie Nangeroni
Arlene & Steve Chafitz Robert & Janet Michael
Jean Peterson Design Dave & Kate Bufter
A. Daryl Routzahn Edward & Joan Cochran
Scott Grove Susan Gordon
Dr. Gerardo Araiza Kate Carter, MAc., LAc., Dipl. Ac.
Phil and Regina Snyder Jack & Bunny O'Dell
L. Edward Blumenauer Tim May
Marie King Jill & Peter Stern
Mr. & Mrs.Ronald W. Shafer Joan B. Gosnell
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Day Superior Plus Concrete
Susan & Evan Rosenberg David & Lynne Greber

John & Kitty Lewis