This project, at first glance, may make you think, “WTF?!”. EXACTLY. Kelly’s thoughts exactly. But more like, “WTF?! WHERE’S THE FUN?!”. As she goes into unexpected & everyday spaces dancing, etc., it is just a continuation of the questions she’s always been provoking in her work. What are we all doing?! Why are we getting…
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“Kelly Wainwright’s delightful Cape Town series, PlayJumpEat. See The Arch jumping! Good medicine on a sunny day.” – Vanessa Raphaely, Ex-Content Director of CosmopolitanSA, MarieClaireSA, House&LeisureSA, & GoodHouseSA Kelly didn’t want to limit herself to 30 people bouncing on the end of a pier with panoramic views of SF (as she had been with her…
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“Party in a box was so great which made it so fun and I would definitely do it again. “ –Dylan T., 14 yrs. old Full circle. People were asking Kelly why she couldn’t do these events for kids. Because the nature was rather “larger than life”, the cost was not cheap. But, with the…
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“I am a HUGE fan! Kelly & her Cre8 team blew our minds, far exceededing our expectations with the most innovative fundraising event I’ve ever been a part of. Our attendees raved about the event and we can’t wait for the next one!”– Betsy Merzenich, Peralta Elementary School Parent “CRE8, a fantastic, fun and innovative…
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“”WOW!!! WOW!!!! WOW!!!! What an amazing adventure! Our group got picked up by this super cool, veggie fueled, solar powered bus with bright orange and white interior. Complete with a dance floor and music bumping, our group danced our way across the streets of San Francisco in style! All we knew is that were going…
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“What a great idea! A unique, fun, & cool experience for all ages & seriousness levels…You have a wonderful service that no one can rival.” –Alex A., Google “My day with Messy Monkey Arts was by far one of the most fun days I have ever had. To be creative, spontaneous, & silly with my…
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She moved to the San Francisco Bay Area after graduation to work at a firm for 7 months, realizing quickly (after Day 1) that this space wouldn’t suit, & wasn’t giving her even near the soul food & satisfaction that her school experience gave her. She traded the office chair in for a position at…
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Kelly’s work has been a constant exploration & evolution. She found her flow in architecture school at the University of Oregon, a top-rated architecture school, which prided itself on it’s emphasis of design & theory. She nearly minored in dance here as well, as she found herself feasting in her explorations of space & movement…
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Dirty Kelly is a term of endearment for a young girl who liked to:jump in the lakeeat s’moresdo handstands, &spill on her shirt I truly believe that when we’re not afraid to “get dirty” is when we feel our best somewhere…when we let ourselves be free to run, play, take risks, be spontaneous, laugh at…
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Contemporary Artist: Kelly Wainwright 