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Across many neighborhoods in Portland, you’ll find mini galleries, trinket and mug exchanges, art displays and seed swaps.

One Portland woman is trying something different — a neighborhood mug exchange! Rachael dials-in and dishes on all of the crazy mugs she's seen so far, and the beautiful connections that have been formed through the installation.

Artist behind Portland's whimsical spots spreads joy globally with unique installations

ABC's Danny New TV spoke with the Oregon woman on a mission to share her love of small neighborhood attractions with the world.

Find little alternative libraries, unique displays and more with PDX Sidewalk Joy

‘Sidewalk Joy’ kiosks offer free toys, movies and art in Portland neighborhoods. Here’s where to find them.

Portland's Sidewalk Joy project is growing, even going world wide

Rachael Harms Mahlandt uses her sidewalk art installation to advocate for bees. The Montavilla resident is also the co-creator of PDX Sidewalk Joy.

Explore Southeast Portland’s Little Free Landmarks

A Joyful Map of Portland, From Dinorama to Fairy Exchanges

Rachael Harms Mahlandt, a mom of two from Portland, Oregon, is on a mission to bring joy and whimsy back into adulthood. Through her creative outlets she has found ways to connect with her community and share the joy that fills her life.

Two artists, Rachael Harms Mahlandt and Grant Brady created the map, which tracks yard art scenes around Portland.

On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Rachael about what sparked her love of sidewalk art installations, how she comes up with new ideas, how these projects bring people together and build community, and what you can find on the Worldwide Sidewalk Joy map.

Sidewalk Joy Map is a guide to many mini exchanges

How 'Sidewalk Joy' Kiosks Deliver Happiness and Community

‘PDX Sidewalk Joy’ map is a guide to roadside curiosities.

Spreading Joy One Dinorama At A Time, with Rachael Harms Mahlandt

Albany's tiny art gallery joins growing global community