Amanda Shopa, PhD.
Artist. Researcher. Educator.
Amanda Shopa, PhD
Artist. Researcher. Teacher.
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- Showing Fire in Black and White
- Week 54 of 209 Weeks
- Week 53 of 209 Weeks
- 209 Weeks Project
- Minnesota, 1/24/2026
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Latest posts
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209 Weeks Project
Read more: 209 Weeks ProjectThe 209 Weeks project is a weekly political postcard project that started in January 2025 and is expected to continue for 209 weeks. You can learn more and see recent postcards, sign up for a postcard, or view the entire series of postcards.
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Week 32 of 209 Weeks
Read more: Week 32 of 209 WeeksWeek 32 of 209 Weeks: Polish your own corner of the world. Photo Notes: I have no idea where this was taken.
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Week 31 of 209 Weeks
Read more: Week 31 of 209 WeeksWeek 31 of 209 Weeks: “The morning is wiser than the evening.” –Vasilia the Beautiful Photo Notes: Photographing a black cat on a white blanket is a fool’s errand! Louie, date unrecorded.
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Week 30 of 209 Weeks
Read more: Week 30 of 209 WeeksWeek 30 of 209 Weeks: “With a new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” –Eleanor Roosevelt Photo Notes: This photo was taken at William O’Brien State Park on January 1st, 2022.
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Week 29 of 209 Weeks
Read more: Week 29 of 209 WeeksWeek 29 of 209 Weeks: Be brave, Silence is sustenance, drawing (the artistic act) the heart open, be gentle with those you cherish (especially yourself). Photo Notes: I feel like the footsteps and the tent (?) on the lake say it all.
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Week 28 of 209 Weeks
Read more: Week 28 of 209 WeeksWeek 28 of 209 Weeks: “I can do anything for [specified amount of time]. You can do anything for [specified length of time].” Photo Notes: This photo was taken using x-ray film. The film gives everything a soft light. Taken May 2025.