Mary Jo (she/her/they)
maryjobayliss.bsky.social
Mary Jo (she/her/they)
@maryjobayliss.bsky.social
Social Practice Community Old Punk Artist
Riot GRRRL Feminist Humanist NonPartisan Hope Chaser

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I’m starting something. Once a week I’m going to share a coloring sheet for people to use. Something I design. It would be great if you post your finished coloring sheets so we can see! 💜 Collaboration 💜 #coloringsheets #communityart #shareart #makersmovement #joyisradical
Importance of the long game

The Village began August 2024. It started as a weekend event when Taylor Swift was in Indianapolis for the last performance of the Eras Tour. It quickly grew from a simple activity to an event that's consumed my other creative activities and energy. Simultaneously, I…
Importance of the long game
The Village began August 2024. It started as a weekend event when Taylor Swift was in Indianapolis for the last performance of the Eras Tour. It quickly grew from a simple activity to an event that's consumed my other creative activities and energy. Simultaneously, I developed worsening health issues which makes completing this project quickly impossible. So. When I feel exhausted, I will rest.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Happy October!

The October Schedule is as follows: Monday, October 6– Warren Library 11:00am-1:00pm Tuesday, October 7, 21, and 28–E. 38th Street Library 1:00-4:00pm Thursday, October 9, 16, 23, and 30–Central Library 2:00pm-4:00pm Friday, October 17, 25, 31–Southport Library 3:30pm-5:30pm The…
Happy October!
The October Schedule is as follows: Monday, October 6– Warren Library 11:00am-1:00pm Tuesday, October 7, 21, and 28–E. 38th Street Library 1:00-4:00pm Thursday, October 9, 16, 23, and 30–Central Library 2:00pm-4:00pm Friday, October 17, 25, 31–Southport Library 3:30pm-5:30pm The Village activities are also possible for your group! Email me at mjbayliss62@gmail.com
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October 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
September Schedule and a Birthday Party for The Village!

July and August were busy--The Village was at SPARK: on the Circle, Bloom Senior Living, and East 38th Street, Southport, Warren, and Central Libraries. To wrap up the month, activities will be on: August 26 1:00-4:00pm at E. 38th Street…
September Schedule and a Birthday Party for The Village!
July and August were busy--The Village was at SPARK: on the Circle, Bloom Senior Living, and East 38th Street, Southport, Warren, and Central Libraries. To wrap up the month, activities will be on: August 26 1:00-4:00pm at E. 38th Street Library August 29 3:30-5:30 pm at Southport Library August 31 11:00am-2:00pm SPARK: on the Circle September through the end of the year are also full of activities…
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August 26, 2025 at 4:16 AM
The Village Schedule for July (and some recurring events too)

The Village Activities are resuming! Here is the schedule for library activities: Central Librarydirections Thursday July 3, 10, and 17 2:00 pm-4:00 pm East 38th Street Librarydirections Tuesday July 8 and 15 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Southport…
The Village Schedule for July (and some recurring events too)
The Village Activities are resuming! Here is the schedule for library activities: Central Librarydirections Thursday July 3, 10, and 17 2:00 pm-4:00 pm East 38th Street Librarydirections Tuesday July 8 and 15 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Southport Librarydirections Every Friday except 8/1 and 8/15 3:30-5:30 pm Warren Librarydirections First Monday of the month 11:00 am-1:00 pm July PomPom Parties!!!
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June 30, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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June 11, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Please scroll to the bottom of the page for a fantastic poem written by one of our participants!

The Village Progress update Three of thirteen panels are finished. They look great, and have paved the way for the other ten. Two panels are getting latch hook composition outlines done by friends, and…
Please scroll to the bottom of the page for a fantastic poem written by one of our participants!
The Village Progress update Three of thirteen panels are finished. They look great, and have paved the way for the other ten. Two panels are getting latch hook composition outlines done by friends, and I'm doing the third! By October, The Village will be almost half way done! In the meantime, there will be: Pompom parties at SPARK on the Circle, Tube Factory Artspace, and various places around town.
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May 19, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Break Time!

May 1-July 1 The Village is going to be resting. Two panels are done, and one is very close to completion! There's been a lot of activity at various INDYlibrary locations, and more will be scheduled later in the year. For now: Central Library Thursday July 3, 10, and 17 from 2-4 and…
Break Time!
May 1-July 1 The Village is going to be resting. Two panels are done, and one is very close to completion! There's been a lot of activity at various INDYlibrary locations, and more will be scheduled later in the year. For now: Central Library Thursday July 3, 10, and 17 from 2-4 and Martindale Brightwood Tuesday July 1, 15, and 29.
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April 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Happy Spring! Plus a few schedule changes for The Village

It's been a super busy, super fun month! April is busy too, but not quite as much as March. Sundays 11-1 are at Tube Factory Artspace. Wednesday noon til 3 pm are at Ivy Tech Fall Creek in the North Meridian Campus Building in the Student…
Happy Spring! Plus a few schedule changes for The Village
It's been a super busy, super fun month! April is busy too, but not quite as much as March. Sundays 11-1 are at Tube Factory Artspace. Wednesday noon til 3 pm are at Ivy Tech Fall Creek in the North Meridian Campus Building in the Student Lounge on the Fourth Floor. The Technology Buidling was a bit hit or miss for participation because people were mostly there for advising purposes.
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March 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Happy Women’s Month!!! Plus a couple new dates for The Village

Happy Women's Month!!! Celebrating the ferocious joy of what it means to be female on this planet. What does femininity mean to you? It's taking me a lifetime to fathom it for myself because of the very male culture I (we) inhabit. I…
Happy Women’s Month!!! Plus a couple new dates for The Village
Happy Women's Month!!! Celebrating the ferocious joy of what it means to be female on this planet. What does femininity mean to you? It's taking me a lifetime to fathom it for myself because of the very male culture I (we) inhabit. I think the uptick in testosterone our country (and planet) is experiencing right now is dismaying because it really throws us all out of balance.
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March 4, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Happy Valentine’s Day from The Village!

Creating things together is one of life’s great joys! My Valentines wish for you is to always have co-creators in your life! Cooking, gardening, singing, dancing—joyful creating!
Happy Valentine’s Day from The Village!
Creating things together is one of life’s great joys! My Valentines wish for you is to always have co-creators in your life! Cooking, gardening, singing, dancing—joyful creating!
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February 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
February News! A brief hiatus after February 9. I will NOT be at Tube Factory, Ivy Tech, or any libraries until February 26. Please see below for details.

This Sunday, February 9 at Tube Factory Artspace, 11 am-1pm is the last activity until Wednesday, February 26 at Ivy Tech Fall Creek Campus in…
February News! A brief hiatus after February 9. I will NOT be at Tube Factory, Ivy Tech, or any libraries until February 26. Please see below for details.
This Sunday, February 9 at Tube Factory Artspace, 11 am-1pm is the last activity until Wednesday, February 26 at Ivy Tech Fall Creek Campus in the Glick Technology Center, 12:00-2:00pm. Below is the Library Schedule through end of April: A moment of joy in interesting times. The Village is an oasis for me and many others too. Regardless of age, there is joy in making things with other people.
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February 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Making what I love stronger.

I love making things with people. I love sharing stories. I loved seeing people smile. I love children. I love watching moms take their kids to the library. I love hearing about people's different experiences. I love watching joy light up a person's face when they…
Making what I love stronger.
I love making things with people. I love sharing stories. I loved seeing people smile. I love children. I love watching moms take their kids to the library. I love hearing about people's different experiences. I love watching joy light up a person's face when they learn something new. I love learning new things too. I love traveling around Indy and meeting new people.
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January 31, 2025 at 9:20 PM
@bigjazz54.bsky.social hey there! It’s Mary Jo ♥️
January 26, 2025 at 12:55 AM
I’m starting something. Once a week I’m going to share a coloring sheet for people to use. Something I design. It would be great if you post your finished coloring sheets so we can see! 💜 Collaboration 💜 #coloringsheets #communityart #shareart #makersmovement #joyisradical
January 26, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I quit Facebook today!
January 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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I kept this screenshot assuming someday we might be asked to forget.
January 24, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Europe has a message for Elmo.
January 24, 2025 at 10:46 AM