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Stories of Home

Robert Hillestad sculpture Stories of Home is a public arts project that celebrates that which brings us together- family, and that which sets us apart- the diversity within our human community. The Lincoln Arts Council conducted this project from June 2006-February 2007. The project aimed to engage and connect the people of Lincoln by transforming families’ experiences into works of art.

Stories of Home was shaped around a visual arts project led by renowned artist Pépon Osorio. In this project, a dozen professional artists created sculptures that told families’ stories. The 12 works traveled through the community and were shown in homes, schools, businesses, and community centers where people could get a close look and talk about the stories the artworks told.

While the art was traveling through the community, community partners presented Stories of Home windows, performances, literary activities, educational activities, and a new media project for children.

Lincoln is the first city to organize a project that involves citizens with art in such an intimate and meaningful way. A documentary was created to take the Stories of Home model to other cities.