ProposalsProposal 421
ProposalsProposal 421
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
Community-led mural project celebrating local history in downtown area
art
Our downtown area has several blank walls that attract graffiti and contribute to a sense of neglect. The neighborhood lacks public art that celebrates our diverse community history.
While there's interest in beautifying the area, there's been a lack of funding and coordination between artists, property owners, and the city. Previous efforts have stalled due to permitting issues and insufficient resources for professional-quality execution.
A series of 3-5 vibrant murals created with community input, celebrating local history and culture. The project would transform neglected spaces, reduce graffiti, increase foot traffic to local businesses, and create a sense of pride and ownership in the neighborhood.
With 10x funding, we could expand to 15-20 murals throughout the city, establish a permanent public art program with rotating installations, provide paid apprenticeships to young artists, and develop an interactive walking tour app connecting all the artworks with historical context.
We've assembled a team of 3 professional muralists and 2 community organizers. We'll host 3 community input sessions to gather stories and themes, create designs for approval, secure necessary permits, prepare walls, and execute the murals over 8 weeks. We'll document the process and host a community celebration upon completion.
We're using a special UV-resistant paint system developed locally that extends the life of outdoor murals by 7-10 years compared to standard paints, while also being more environmentally friendly.
3 months total: 1 month for community input and design, 2 weeks for permitting, 6 weeks for execution. Weather could delay outdoor painting. We need to complete before winter weather arrives in November.
We've been developing this project for 6 months. We've already secured preliminary approval from 4 building owners, conducted a community survey with 200+ responses, and tested paint samples on similar surfaces. We've learned that community buy-in early in the process is essential.
Our lead artist has completed 12 similar murals in other cities, and our team includes longtime residents with deep connections to neighborhood history. We've successfully navigated the city's permitting process for public art twice before.
The idea emerged from a neighborhood association meeting where residents expressed desire for beautification. I have 15 years of experience in public art installation and community-led design processes.
I led a similar project in a neighboring city that won a regional urban design award and was featured in Public Art Review magazine.
Artist fees: $12,000 ($4,000 x 3 artists), Materials: $5,000, Lift/equipment rental: $2,000, Community engagement: $1,500, Documentation: $1,000, Permits and insurance: $1,500, Project management: $3,000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
Community-led mural project celebrating local history in downtown area
art
Our downtown area has several blank walls that attract graffiti and contribute to a sense of neglect. The neighborhood lacks public art that celebrates our diverse community history.
While there's interest in beautifying the area, there's been a lack of funding and coordination between artists, property owners, and the city. Previous efforts have stalled due to permitting issues and insufficient resources for professional-quality execution.
A series of 3-5 vibrant murals created with community input, celebrating local history and culture. The project would transform neglected spaces, reduce graffiti, increase foot traffic to local businesses, and create a sense of pride and ownership in the neighborhood.
With 10x funding, we could expand to 15-20 murals throughout the city, establish a permanent public art program with rotating installations, provide paid apprenticeships to young artists, and develop an interactive walking tour app connecting all the artworks with historical context.
We've assembled a team of 3 professional muralists and 2 community organizers. We'll host 3 community input sessions to gather stories and themes, create designs for approval, secure necessary permits, prepare walls, and execute the murals over 8 weeks. We'll document the process and host a community celebration upon completion.
We're using a special UV-resistant paint system developed locally that extends the life of outdoor murals by 7-10 years compared to standard paints, while also being more environmentally friendly.
3 months total: 1 month for community input and design, 2 weeks for permitting, 6 weeks for execution. Weather could delay outdoor painting. We need to complete before winter weather arrives in November.
We've been developing this project for 6 months. We've already secured preliminary approval from 4 building owners, conducted a community survey with 200+ responses, and tested paint samples on similar surfaces. We've learned that community buy-in early in the process is essential.
Our lead artist has completed 12 similar murals in other cities, and our team includes longtime residents with deep connections to neighborhood history. We've successfully navigated the city's permitting process for public art twice before.
The idea emerged from a neighborhood association meeting where residents expressed desire for beautification. I have 15 years of experience in public art installation and community-led design processes.
I led a similar project in a neighboring city that won a regional urban design award and was featured in Public Art Review magazine.
Artist fees: $12,000 ($4,000 x 3 artists), Materials: $5,000, Lift/equipment rental: $2,000, Community engagement: $1,500, Documentation: $1,000, Permits and insurance: $1,500, Project management: $3,000