Who started/runs the Strangers Project?
The Strangers Project was started by Brandon Doman (that’s me!). Other than collaborations, the strangers project is a one-man show.
When was the Strangers Project started?
Summer 2009
Can I mail you my story or submit it online?
Nope. a big part of the Strangers Project is that all of the stories are spontaneously shared in person. You can read them online, but stories are only added to the collecting face-to-face during story collecting events.
Where can I read these stories?
Instagram is the best way to follow the project and the stories, but you can also find stories here at strangersproject.com, facebook, and twitter.
How can I support this project?
This project is only possible with your support. You can make either a one time or recurring donation here. You can also support the project by following on social media and spreading the word about this mission!
How are the stories collected?
Each story is collected using pen and paper during a Strangers Project event. You can learn more about these here.
What are the stories about?
Anything and everything. I ask people to share any honest experience about what it’s like to be you.
Can I bring the Strangers Project to my city/school/organization/event?
Yes! While I normally collect in public spaces, many people and organizations host the Strangers Project for their own communities. Learn more at the events page.
Why are you doing this?
There are many answers for this, and they won’t even begin to fit here. Overall, I want to create a space for people to connect with the stories of the people they share their world with, and to connect with their own story. To put it simply, I do this because someone just might need it.
What’s your favorite story?
I don’t have a favorite story. For me, this is all about exploring this incredibly diverse range of stories. They all resonate with with us for different reasons, so I do my best to show all the different kinds of stories being shared. It’s not a competition of finding any one story that is “better” than the next—it’s an exploration.
Can I interview you?
Feel free to send me an email. I unfortunately can’t take on all requests but reach out and we’ll talk!
How can I find out where you’re collecting stories?
Many of my story-collecting days are unscheduled. I often collect in public spaces around NYC, most commonly Washington Square Park. The best way to find when and where I’m at is through Instagram stories. Larger scheduled events and exhibitions are listed over on the events page.
Where is the Strangers Project based?
New York City—but I take the project to all kinds of amazing places!