2018 has been a great year for Creative Machines! We have installed our public art pieces in extraordinary cities around the country, begun sculpture and exhibit projects for awesome new clients from all over, and have strived to create fresh pieces that push the boundaries of what we have done in the past. Here are some photographic highlights from our projects that dominated 2018! PUBLIC ART Camaraderie is a series of three monumental sculptures nestled outside a veteran’s

Many of our projects involve extensive community engagement that goes beyond discussions and surveys. We recognize that people think with their hands as well as their minds and that when communities come together to help plan projects they experience a sense of camaraderie and investment in the final product. We also learn valuable lessons that we couldn’t otherwise. We have developed a kit of parts and a process for working with groups of all ages and helping people express

We had some great kids visit the shop last week from Vail School District! Here are some photos from their trip to Creative Machines. They got to play with Lissajous, Building with Light, Watercolor Wall, Ball Machines and a Tennis Ball Launcher! #fieldtrip #joeoconnell #community #communityengagement #Exhibits #interactiveart #ballmachines #vailaz #Sculpture #InteractiveExhibits #Events #vailschooldistrict #tucson #ballmachine #Arizona #CreativeMachines

We've arrived at the final stages of fabrication of the Perpetual Nephron Machine! After these photos were taken, the machine was broken down, carefully packed, and shipped to San Diego to premiere at Kidney Week 2018. Kidney Week is hosted by the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) which leads the fight against kidney diseases by educating health professionals. The Perpetual Nephron Machine is designed to describe the process of uric acid removal in patients with CKD (chron

We had the pleasure of hosting a field trip for some enthusiastic students from Vail Community Programs, a collective for early childhood education that provides enriching experiences for young children in the Vail, AZ community. The kids got to interact with an array of fun exhibits: watercolor walls, ball launchers, simple machines and a rolling ball sculpture. Here are some photos from their time spent exploring the shop! #fieldtrip #joeoconnell #school #community #Exhibit

Each year the Santa Barbara Beautiful organization acknowledges outstanding community beautification projects throughout the city each year through its Awards Programs; this year, MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation has been chosen as the winner of the 2017 President’s Award. Creative Machines is very proud to have fabricated and installed all of the interactive exhibits for the award-winning children's museum. MOXI emphasizes STEAM learning; STEAM is an educati

We love seeing your photos of our public art on social media. This week we collected some of our favorite shots from Instagram to share. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #creativemachines when posting online so we don’t miss any of your awesome photos! Photo by @alexgfotos on Instagram Photo by @amphoto_yyc on Instagram Photo by @fakespambot on Instagram Photo by @iseenit_rubens on Instagram Photo by @korasawa on Instagram Photo by @mechengel on Instagram Photo by @pimacountyl

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation is now open! The grand opening was on February 25th and was a huge success! MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation features exhibits that inspire creativity and wonder, encouraging kids of all ages to learn new things and challenge their minds. MOXI emphasizes STEAM learning; STEAM is an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics as access points for guidin

We had a wonderful time hosting TedXTucson’s first salon of the year, Breathing Fire. We were able to provide an intimate setting for an awesome group of artists, entertainers and speakers. The Salon experience gives audience members an opportunity to connect with speakers and other performers while exploring and discussing ideas worth spreading. Here are a few photos from the event- #gallery-5 { margin: auto; } #gallery-5 .gallery-item { float: left; m

Wings Over Water was featured during Super Bowl LI! Check it out! #community #StainlessSteel #kineticart #WingsOverWater #Houston #AvenidaHouston #Sculpture #Events #CreativeMachines #3d