DEAR FUTURE
Elevating Children’s Voices
An Art Experience in New York City
What is Dear Future?
Dear Future is more than just an art exhibit. It's a movement born out of the desire to give children living in institutionalized care around the world the space to dream of brighter futures. Through a mixed-media art exhibition featuring the dreams of children from an orphanage in Cali, Colombia- incorporating video, audio, photography, and costume design- we hope to raise awareness about the importance of supporting vulnerable children through the Granny Program, a global initiative doing just that.
This is the start of a movement created to show that supporting the dreams and futures of children living in orphanages not only matters—
It makes the world a better place.
Explore Dear Future
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The Exhibit
Dear Future brings to life the dreams and stories of a group of children living in an orphanage in Cali, Colombia through a mixed media experience of vibrant color, powerful stories, and beautiful photography. The exhibit debuted in Union Square in May 2024, and continues to be featured in select pop-up locations across New York City.
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The People
Dear Future came to life through a creative-therapeutic and collaborative process that brought together children living in institutionalized care and their caregiver “Grannies” with renowned Colombian designers and creators, under the direction of creative agency Pendulum and nonprofit Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children.
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The Hope
Making the dreams of vulnerable children a reality begins with support and love. Children residing in orphanages around the world are often deprived of the individualized care and one-on-one attention of a dedicated adult who can be their support team. That is where the Granny Program comes in—the first steps to creating a brighter future for children living in institutionalized care.
Can’t join us in person? We’re bringing the exhibit to you! Meet the children, listen to their stories, and experience the power of dreaming in our new Virtual Tour.
Host Dear Future
We invite you to host our Dear Future art exhibit in your space! Whether it's a lobby, art gallery, event space, or any area that welcomes creativity and conversation, your venue could be the perfect setting for this meaningful collection. This is a unique opportunity to showcase thought-provoking and inspiring artwork that explores themes of imagination and the power of dreaming. By hosting this exhibit, you will not only be offering a platform for art but also contributing to a movement supporting children in institutional care.
If you're interested, please reach out to us so we can start the conversation and explore how we can bring Dear Future to your space.
Check out the highlights from our Opening Night
Thank You to Our Sponsors
J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Maud & Jeffrey Welles
Sammy Chadwick & Jake Chadwick Kasowitz
Ian & Sylvia Rowe
Interested in becoming a sponsor of Dear Future?
Please reach out to Joe Hall, our Associate Director of Development at jhall@spence-chapin.org.
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