projects
oral histories
The only way to really know who Frank Hayden was is to talk to those people that knew him.
art
documentation
A big part of the project is to track down and document the art of Frank Hayden. The aim will be to capture the essence of each piece. With this documentation, we can better understand his work and illustrate his vision.
podcast
Known for his illuminating conversations, we try to bring this back with a series of conversations that get deeper into the world of Hayden.
website & blog
The website is home to a range of resources to learn about frank hayden. it is also where you can access and learn about the latest efforts of this project.
A blog will be part of the website and will explore a range of illuminating topics.
documentary
feature length film
Lifted: The Art Journey of Frank Hayden explores the accomplishment of hayden from his youth in memphis to his studies in stockholm in 1968. paralleling this story will be the story of the civil rights movement and the assassination of Dr. King that happened two miles from where Hayden grew up, while hayden was studying abroad, 5000 miles away.
Education
resources
Education resources will be developed for schools as well as the general public.
t
tours
and
presentations
Walking tours, lectures and presentations will be a future component of the project and will create new ways to engage people with Hayden's art.
