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‘Before I Die’: A public art ‘bucket list’

Hector Gelabert, Jr., of Hyattsville writes his message on the board. (WTOP/John Aaron)

A group gathers to add to the "bucket list" growing in Northwest. These visitors have goals of becoming a top athlete, and traveling the world. (WTOP/John Aaron)

The growing mural on Q Street in Northwest. (WTOP/John Aaron)

Colorful chalk awaits passers-by who want to add to the "bucket list." (WTOP/John Aaron)

One author knows exactly what he wishes to do before he or she dies...retire. (WTOP/John Aaron)

The chalk art beside the list is becoming a make-shift mural along 14th and Q streets. (WTOP/John Aaron)

Some wishes are more attainable than others. (WTOP/John Aaron)

Layers of wishes give insight into the lofty and achievable dreams the authors hold. (WTOP/John Aaron)

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WASHINGTON – A new “interactive art” project is letting people share the items on their “bucket list.”

And it’s happening in a very low-tech way: a makeshift chalkboard that sits in front of some buildings under construction.

The project, at 14th and Q streets Northwest, was inspired by a similar one that appeared in New Orleans last February. Since then dozens more have popped up in cities all over the country.

The painted wood panels are topped by the phrase “Before I die

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