The West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) Placemaking Mini-Grants are an opportunity to build connections by, for, and with our community. DowntownWPB is home to numerous artworks, open public spaces, and a beautiful waterfront, which inspires and provides a wide range of opportunity sites for various projects to be implemented.
Flamango Vending
Step into a world of art and accessibility at Flamango Vending! Curated by local 1909 entrepreneur Meghan McKenna, this outdoor opening night celebration on Thursday, February 29, during Clematis by Night introduces Flamango Vending—a unique vending machine featuring the works of 16 local artists creating affordable art for everyone, creating a vibrant tapestry of creativity that’s both fun and accessible. Click Here to learn more.
Kahani Outdoor Theater
Get ready for an immersive experience with Pranati “Pranoo” Kumar, the visionary behind Rohi’s Readery! Join us for three open workshops on March 30, July 20, and September 28 at Mandel Public Library. Pranoo brings historically marginalized communities’ vibrant stories to life through readings and interactive theater plays. An ASL interpreter will be on site to ensure everyone can join the celebration of inclusive critical literacy. Click Here to learn more.
The Fantastical Walk
Unleash your creativity with artist Mayling Pao in a series of workshops creating personal-sized paper mâché fantastical creatures! Inspired by Hispanic folklore traditions, these community art pieces will come to life in an organized walk through DowntownWPB. Three summer workshops will lead up to the grand reveal in October—an imaginative journey blending art, culture, and community.
2025 Lantern Festival (Year of the Snake)
Join college student Lanzhi Wang on a creative journey! From October 2024 to January 2025, monthly workshops will be hosted as part of Let’s Vibe and the WPB Green Market, leading up to the spectacular Lantern Festival on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Celebrate Asian culture with traditional paper cutting artwork, lanterns, poems, and delectable Asian cuisine—a vibrant fusion of art and tradition!