Frequently Asked Questions

Additional information about how to contribute an object to The Gun Violence Memorial Project.

What are examples of remembrance objects that can be submitted?

Remembrance objects can include anything that is representative or meaningful to the person taken that fits within the parameters noted above. For example: small toys, accessories (i.e., glasses, jewelry, hats), books or journals, objects specific to hobbies and talents (e.g., art supplies, music sheets, songs, poems, game pieces).

Can multiple artifacts be contributed for one person?

Each victim will be represented by no more than a single glass brick. You may contribute up to three individual objects total. The curatorial team will make a final determination regarding the inclusion of remembrance objects if they do not fit within the allotted dimensions.

What constitutes a gun-related death?

Any death resulting from the use of a firearm, including but not limited to gun homicide, gun suicide, domestic violence involving a gun, police-involved shootings, and unintentional shootings.

Where will my object be located?

August 2024 - January 2025: Objects contributed in Boston will be exhibited at three locations at the Boston City Hall, the Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston, and the MASS Design Group office.

Families who request their artifacts returned will have objects sent back to them after the Boston memorials close in January 2025. Gifted objects will be placed in a secure storage location until the next installation or creation of the permanent memorial.

MASS will communicate with participants whenever objects are relocated from storage to installation.