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What Have I Learned from 600 People Painting Together?


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Large Group Collaborative Art Ideas: What I Learned from 600 People Painting Together

In episode 26 of Easy Collaborative Art, I talk about what really happens when 600 people of all ages join in one giant creative experience. You’ll discover how simple structure and clear choices make large group collaborative art ideas easy to manage — even in fast-moving public spaces. I share the behind-the-scenes insights from my two-week project at Westfield Marion, plus what I now teach facilitators who want to run their own big, inclusive art sessions.


What you’ll discover in this episode:

• How a simple, supportive structure helps huge groups paint confidently and independently.
• Why working with a mix of ages, backgrounds, and abilities makes collaborative artworks visually richer and more meaningful.
• How good preparation — from layout to Pattern Play prompts — keeps large-scale projects flowing without overwhelm.


Links and Resources:

⚠️ Spotify listener note: Links don’t work in Spotify.To access the transcript and episode resources, go to ⁠⁠https://paintingaroundisfun.com/podcast⁠⁠ and scroll down to this episode on or click the bluebutton on the 404 page — it will take you to the podcast hub.Happy Painting!

Charndra

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