Celebration Art

Celebratory art brings community together through shared experiences. Scroll down to see photos from Cameron’s over 20 years of bringing people together to have fun, express themselves, and be a part of art.
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Fremont Solstice Parade

Cameron was introduced to Celebration Art through the Fremont Solstice Parade in 1989 and has participated in the event every year since then. The Parade operates with three simple rules: no motors, no printed words or logos, and no live animals. The parade has become one of the most fun-loving and beloved Seattle events with more than 1,000 yearly participants and audiences of over 50,000. For several years a Pageant was performed after the Parade combining parade art with music and dance to tell a story of the return of the Sun.

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Insects

Cameron has found a niche in creating insect costumes and giant puppets. Here are some that she has created for theater and parades.

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Bumbershoot

In 2001 and 2002 Cameron brought her Celebration Art to Bumbershoot. 2001 saw Whirlwind the Dragon leading giant puppet parades through the grounds. In 2002 Cameron created 19 Butterfly giant puppets based on North American species for daily parades. Cameron also designed crafts and organized public art booths for attendees to “make it and take it”.

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Photos in these galleries by Michelle Bates, Laura Baumwall, Eli Bowen, Cameron Anne Mason, Bill Smythe, and Alan Wenokur