CONGRATULATIONS! You have found your hat, with it, we welcome you to the Art Project GIFTS FROM THE STREET, a small boost to help fulfill your dreams.
About the Project GIFTS FROM THE STREET
GIFTS FROM THE STREET is an innovative art project designed to inspire and drive personal change through urban art and serendipity.
Deep changes can come from unexpected places, at unexpected times, and through small actions. This initiative aims to spark that small action, the unexpected push that drives change, providing the opportunity to develop dreams, wishes, and pending projects.
If you find a hat on the street with a letter attached to it, or if someone found it and gave it to you, you have discovered a hidden treasure—something special waiting for you, the perfect excuse to take action.
How Does it Work?.
- Find your Hat: You might find a new hat with an envelope anywhere in the world. You can discover where we have left some on our Instagram @andanafoto. If you are here because you have found one, congratulations!
- Discover the Message: Each hat contains a special letter; no two hats are alike.
- Seize the Opportunity: 3. Seize the Opportunity: You have dreams, challenges, and adventures to fulfill. You already know what to do, the first step you need to take to reach your dream, fulfill your wishes, or develop your project. Do it!
Why a Hat?
The hat is the magical tool in our project. It is not just an object but a symbol of dreams, ideas, and opportunities. It encourages you to take action, feel protected and supported, and connect with a community of people who have found their hat.
An idea that does not develop in your head travels to other minds that can embrace it. This hat is the perfect metaphor for holding onto and developing what you dream of now.
Your Small Action
Everyone is different, and so are their challenges and desires. Think of an idea you have always wanted to pursue. The hat is a symbol to help you remember and work toward it. It can be anything: a project, a wish, a trip, making an important call, or even cooking something new. The hat is here to accompany you on your adventure! Start with the smallest step. Do it!
Your achievement can help others reach theirs. When you achieve a goal, you not only benefit yourself but also motivate others to follow in your footsteps. You are an inspiration. No matter how small, each achievement is a spark of hope for someone else.
By sharing your achievements –even the small ones– and the stories behind them, you create a domino effect of encouragement and support. You can be the push that someone needs.
How to Share Your Achievement
On Social Media: Post a photo symbolizing your first step and its story. You can include the hat in the image. Use the hashtag #giftsfromthestreet (or #loquemeregalalacalle in Spanish) and tag @andanafoto so we can find and share it.
By Email: Send us an email at info@andanafoto.com and let us know if the magic happened. With your permission, we will share it in this space.
The core idea of this project is personal transformation through community involvement. Finding a hat with a message on the street invites you to reflect on your own dreams and wishes while creating a network of exchange and community support.
Join the Movement GIFTS FROM THE STREET
By joining the movement, you become part of a community where people inspire one another.
If you want to help us leave hats around the world, you can join the GIFTS FROM THE STREET movement here. With your help, we can drive dreams forward.
Finding a hat can be the push someone needs to start what they have always wanted to do, whatever it may be. If you have found one, it is time to start your dream.
Amparo and Javier