memoryKPR is a powerful, easy-to-use platform for telling the stories behind your community art projects. This guide walks you through the essential steps, offers storytelling tips, and answers common questions, so you can create engaging and interactive experiences for visitors and artists alike.
Step 1: Get a memoryKPR for Nonprofits Account
- Visit memoryKPR.com and sign up for a Nonprofits or Business Builder account (these accounts come with unlimited stories and 1 TB of storage)
- Follow the prompts to verify your organization and unlock nonprofit features.
Step 2: Select Your Art Project
- Choose the mural, sculpture, or installation you want to feature.
- Gather basic details: title, artist(s), location, and any background info.
Step 3: Discuss Collaboration with the Artist
- Meet with the artist(s) to discuss the story you want to tell.
- Ask for their input: What inspired the work? What do they hope visitors will feel or learn?
- Decide together what content (photos, videos, audio, etc.) should be included.
*protip – once you add the artist as project owner, they can add the content and craft the story themselves, it is very easy and saves you time
Step 4: Create Your Story & Set Privacy
- Start a new story for your project.
- Title the story and add a call to action in the Brief Description section
- Privacy & Participation Settings:
- Comments/Additions: Do you want visitors to comment or add their own stories?
- Content Approval: If your QR code is in a public place, set content approval ON.
- Tip: Assign someone to approve content weekly—it usually takes just a minute.
- Email Collection: Only collect contributor emails if you plan to use them (note: this may reduce submissions).
- Reuse of Shared Content: Keep the disclaimer on if you plan to reuse any visitor-contributed content.
Step 5: Add the Artist as a Project Owner
- Invite the artist to the story as a co-owner or contributor.
- Ask them to upload their content, such as sketches, progress photos, personal reflections, voice recordings, or video messages.
*protip – add voice to your still pictures when you upload (click the microphone icon) or after you have uploaded in the manage tab
Step 6: Share Your Story
- Go to the “Invite or Share” section:
- Download the QR code to print and display at your installation.
- Copy the URL or HTML embed code to share on your website or social media.
- Visitors can now scan the QR code or click the link to explore your story.
Storytelling Suggestions to Enhance Your Project
- Artist’s Voice: Include a short video or audio clip of the artist explaining their vision.
- Impact Stories: Invite community members to share how the art has affected them.
- Creation Progress: Show “before and after” photos or time-lapse videos of the installation.
- Behind the Scenes: Share sketches, drafts, or fun facts about the creative process.
- From Above: Use a drone or overhead photos to give a new perspective on large murals.
- Ongoing Stories: Encourage visitors to add their own photos or memories, making the story evolve over time.
FAQs for Art Installations
Q: What if I want to change the story after the QR code sign is posted?
A: You can update the story in memoryKPR anytime—the QR code stays the same!
Q: How can I use oral storytelling?
A: Add your voice by uploading audio files, or record a voice-over for any photo you add.
Q: Can I share a YouTube video?
A: Yes! When adding text to your story, click the video icon to link to a YouTube, Vimeo, or other online video.
Q: Can I link back to our organization or the artist’s website?
A: You can add up to three web links to your story.
Q: Is there a way to collect donations?
A: Yes—add a donation button under “Monetization” in your account settings, or use one of your three web links for your donation page.
Q: How do I curate my story into chapters?
A: Visit the manage page of your story and see the Chapters tab
Q: How do I invite people to view or add to my story?
A: Simply click the invite or share button in your story, where you will automatically have a ready-to-use URL, QR code and HTML link for sharing
Final Tips
- Keep stories fresh: Update with new content or visitor submissions regularly.
- Promote interaction: Use signage to invite people to scan the QR code and contribute.
- Celebrate contributors: Feature select visitor stories or photos in your updates.
With memoryKPR, you can turn every art installation into a living, evolving story that connects your community and celebrates creativity.
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