Wind Phone Natick: welcoming remarks by Amy Adams, July 27, 2025 (video)

Amy Adams and a small group officially welcomed the new "wind phone" to Natick on Sunday. The video of her remarks is here. She sent an email after the event to add a few items she forget to mention:

"Of course with all of the nerves about today and me hoping I didn’t forget anything- I likely talked too much…. and yet still forgot to mention to you (my home team), that there was more. 

So if you make it back over- and it’s daytime, you might see the string art installation, murals and string art piece hanging in the foyer just behind the entry.  

The string art works were part of their common threads initiative. They needed a way to connect the community space, so I created a workshop around “thread”, leading them to weave a macrame quilt together. It was meant to hang so people could add to it freely. 

Also a couple of murals I collaborated with another artist onto reflect the diversity and culture in that space."

Video link -> https://youtu.be/SXkf_qo7Tiw

Additional photos of the wind phone ->   https://photos.app.goo.gl/uAtNTP1YWMJ1kt6H7

Her conversation on the development of the wind phone ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/07/amy-adams-talks-about-wind-phone.html

Amy Adams talks about the Wind Phone & healing with heART (audio)

FM #1483 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1483 in the series. 

constructing the Wind Phone*

This session shares my conversation with Franklin artist extraordinaire Amy Adams. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Monday, July 21, 2025.

 

Our conversation covers some of Amy’s work and approach

• The Wind Phone comes to Natick

• Dealing with grief

• Healing with HeART

• Mural and other projects

The recording runs about 51 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1483-amy-adams-on-the-wind-phone-healing-with-heart-07-21-25/

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* image of the wind phone construction edited from Amy's reel

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1295208835547147

Painting Venus - Amy’s art portfolio page -> https://www.paintingvenus.art/ 

Andrea Gibson quote we opened with:  

“I have never met a heavy heart that wasn’t a phone booth with a red cape inside

Some people will never understand the kind of superpower it takes for some people to just walk outside

Some days I know my smile looks like the gutter of a killing house

But my hands are always holding tight to the ripchord of believing”

Shared from Instagram ->   https://www.instagram.com/p/DMK1OK8ofa2/

The Wind Phone is located to the right of the entrance for the Common Street Spiritual Center. You do not have to enter the center. The Wind Phone is combined with art through Project Healing with HeART. It is dedicated to the community, for all that have been lost.  13 Common St, Natick, MA 01760, USA

• US Wind phone website  -> https://www.mywindphone.com/united-states-windphones 

• Food Pantry storage project -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/NjvmBZKtsqLpDPvF6 

While traditionally we think of 5 senses, the 6th sense came to my mind during my conversation and it turns out there are many more  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sense  

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Wind Phone Installation being welcomed on Sunday, July 27 at noon

Almost a year after Amy Adams and I talked about her possible "wind phone" installations, one is happening next Sunday in Natick. 

"my art has always been about raising awareness and promoting healing so the proposal "Project Healing with HeART", was significant to help me continue to bring that forward."

 

Sunday, July 27 at come to participate in the welcoming event for the "wind phone" installation in Natick. 

Wind Phone Installation being welcomed on Sunday, July 27 at noon

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14rAKCqbTZtdvsm48cCcghdCfFS_ZsaCo/view?usp=drive_link

Listen to our wide ranging discussion on art including the wind phone project. 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/11/talking-art-with-amy-adams-audio.html

Additional photos -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/GgG2EjUNLq23ydVJ9

Amy Adams exhibit "This Love" is continued thru Sunday, Feb 23 at Historical Museum

"This Love" is continued thru Sunday

via Amy Adams 

"Thank you to everyone who shared time and showed up last night. I am so grateful for the support. Community is everything. I hope you all left just as moved and in love with art.

In a surprise turn of events, the exhibit has been extended and will be up through Sunday (2/23/25) if you would like to revisit or go check it out."

Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/share/18Mu5sqNpG/

"This Love" art exhibit and talk back scheduled for Historical Musem Feb 20

"This Love"  art exhibit and talk back

The Franklin Historical Museum presents "THIS LOVE" by Amy Adams. An Exhibit and talk back is scheduled for Thursday, Feb 20 from 4 PM to 6 PM.

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kv4QVPc6DvUo1ruSk8Ukpxgmi6IJk7co/view?usp=drive_link

Tri-County Carpentry students collaborate on Franklin art project

"Tri-County Carpentry students had a fantastic time teaming up with local artist Amy Adams for an incredible community project with Franklin Elementary School!  

Mrs. Adams reached out to our students to create wooden fish for the elementary students to paint and display at the Franklin Community Sculpture Park. Using their CAD/CAM skills and the CNC router, our students designed and crafted a variety of fish shapes from pine boards. After some meticulous sanding, the school of fish was ready to swim over to Mrs. Adams.  

Tri-County Carpentry students collaborate on Franklin art project

Mrs. Adams, a passionate artist dedicated to her community, has been collaborating with Franklin Elementary students for years. This project was a wonderful opportunity to bring people together and inspire creativity. 

Our Tri-County Carpentry students are so proud to have been a part of this amazing initiative. Well done, Dylan Fairchild, Jackson Kullich, Austin LeBlanc, and Gideon Vazquez! 

#TriCountyCarpentry #CommunityProject #FranklinElementary #WorkHardTodayCounts"

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BZFRVxYQr/

4th Annual Art Gift Away begins Dec 1

The Fourth Annual Art Gift Away scavenger hunt is set to begin Thanksgiving weekend. Local artist and community builder Amy Adams, will leave a gift wrapped piece of art at an undisclosed location for the community to find. This series called "Finding the Light", was created to be uplifting to the community around the holidays to encourage everyone to “keep searching for the light”. 

Gifts will be set every Sunday morning from December 1st - December 29th.

 Clues will be shared via the Franklin Cultural District Newsletter every Wednesday. You can also find them on Painting Venus (Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/share/1H97PjnuSK/?mibextid=LQQJ4d 

Happy hunting everyone!

Art Gift Away Clues - Week One

I sit in a triangle ready to welcome everyone down

People drive past me, but I too can be the Main character in a Central place

I can be festive during the holiday season, often dressed in greenery and bows

I am flanked by short walk bridges, training little ones to be safe

I hope this time you’ll see my place, holding your gift at the base of my vase

example of a public place where art (package shown at bottom of image) can be found

Can you help this Wind Phone project with a donation? (audio)

Via Amy Adams: 

Project Healing with HeART Is underway. We are building a Wind Phone and need your HELP! 

Images provided are from a Wind Phone in Japan. They exist all over the world as a way to connect with a lost loved one allowing you to have a phone call that the wind may carry a message along for you.  

Wind Phone in Japan

The call is symbolic and can be used to process grief. Each phone will include an artistic element as well as a list of the nearest resources for support. This project requires a collaboration of these organizations as well as encourage community involvement. Loss is something that impacts us all, we should not shy away when we need the support or can be there for others.  

Please share, read more about this cause and how you can help. https://gofund.me/1f8d33b2

You can also listen to Amy and I talk about this project as one of many we cover in our discussion about art -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/11/talking-art-with-amy-adams-audio.html

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/1GrTR6W3rg/

Teaser on future event at the True Grit Gallery

event at the True Grit Gallery

Via Amy Adams:  

"Hello Community!  

Back in the lab finishing up this one is for a True Grit Art Gallery event featuring poet and visual arts collaborations (more to come on dates to check it out!).  

Just wanted to share the message that came through for this one. 

“You’re not stepping into an abyss. The foundation for your direction is already there.

Don’t overcomplicate and take the step!”

Brief video on FB and they don't allow embedding elsewhere. To view, you'll need to follow the link ->  https://www.facebook.com/share/v/USKCuLMQRsje6pSt/

Franklin Downtown Partnership coordinates the "Count on me" Challenge

visit the butterfly mural

"The Franklin Downtown Partnership, in collaboration with @escape_into_fiction and @birchwoodbakeryandkitchen and local artist Amy Adams (@paintingvenus_ ) bring to you a fun, interactive contest!! 

Simply visit the butterfly mural across from Birchwood Bakery, count the butterflies and submit your answer as to how many you see for your chance to win a warm drink and a book!  

The perfect cozy combo for the cooler days to come!  

Entries due by 11/22!"

Shared from -> 

https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02m1pWXZHxwpqDLyeDhtL93RKWQczzrMyxUndMj8LR3i8FQgMW5Zaue3jiYjZKBpdtl&id=100071168539757

Franklin Downtown Partnership coordinates the "Count on me" Challenge