Press & Media
Project launched: July 21, 2026
Founder Andrea is available for interview and media inquiries.
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Minneapolis College of Art and Design
August 27, 2026
“Taken Here” Remembers Those Affected by Immigration Enforcement
MCAD features TAKEN HERE and explores how the project brings together design, storytelling, and public space to create markers of witness and remembrance.
“TAKEN HERE began with witnessing. It continues through remembrance—and the people who choose to take part. No one person owns this story. We remember together.”
— Andrea, Founder of TAKEN HERE
“When ICE took Andrés, our family was separated for nearly three months. Our son and I lived in fear and uncertainty while he was transferred through detention centers in four states. We do not want what happened to us, or what continues to happen to so many families, to be forgotten. For us, it matters that people remember.
— Kelly, Andrés’s partner
Media & Project Resources
Project overview
TAKEN HERE is a small, independent remembrance project founded by Andrea after she witnessed an immigration detention in her neighborhood. So far, markers have been placed in six states as a public way to remember people and families affected by immigration enforcement. You don’t have to live where someone was taken to bear witness.
Donation Transparency
TAKEN HERE donates 10% of net proceeds to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM). See the full breakdown of costs, giving, and how to donate directly.
Public Presentation
Watch Andrea’s firsthand account of Andrés’s January 10 detention.
Original Fundraiser
Read the story of how the community came together to support Andrés and his family while he was held in immigration detention.
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Media Inquiries
TAKEN HERE can facilitate introductions to individuals connected to its origin story, where appropriate and with their consent.
Media contact:
Andrea
Founder & Creator, TAKEN HERE
takenhereproject@gmail.com