[ShareTompkins] Fwd: Adopt A Panel Mural Project

[Shira Golding]

awesome opportunity!

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> From: Downtown Ithaca <shopdineplay at gmail.com>
> Date: April 9, 2013 11:19:31 AM EDT
> To: <tc-hsc-l at cornell.edu>
> Subject: Adopt A Panel Mural Project
> Reply-To: Downtown Ithaca <shopdineplay at gmail.com>
>
> Adopt A Panel Mural Project
>
> April 1st - May 30th, 2013
> Community Invited to Adopt Art Panels for the Ithaca Commons Plywood  
> Mural Project
>
>
> The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) is launching an Adopt-An-Art- 
> Panel program that will form the construction fencing during the  
> Commons Rebuild Project. The Commons makeover is expected to last  
> from April 2013 to July 2014.
>
>
> The construction site will be bordered by 300 plywood barriers  
> measuring 8' wide and 4' tall. The panels are expected to go up  
> around mid-April. Each of these will be painted with white primer  
> and given over to a different individual or group to turn into a  
> temporary mural. These murals will convey the diverse creative  
> talents of our community and will be a fascinating public display  
> for locals and tourists alike.
>
>
> The DIA is now accepting proposals for these murals from any local  
> artist, art student, arts organization, non-profit, school group,  
> family or individual. The theme is up to the individual, but the  
> panels must be suitable for a public outdoor setting and should  
> reflect the best values and qualities of our community. Prizes  
> include a grand prize of a $500 Downtown Gift Card, plus a range of  
> other gift card prizes, and a pizza and ice cream party for the best  
> group. Property owners, businesses, and organizations within the  
> Ithaca Downtown Business Improvement District are encouraged to  
> participate.
>
>
> Applications can be filled in online or downloaded as a PDF (see  
> below). Applications will be accepted until April 29 or until all of  
> the panels are adopted. Participants will be notified of their panel  
> location by May 3. Painting of the murals will take place starting  
> May 4 and must be completed by May 30, the Unveiling Party and  
> Awards Ceremony on Thursday of the Ithaca Festival. The project will  
> also be featured during First Friday Gallery Night on June 7.
>
>
> Applications will be evaluated by a selection committee comprised of  
> DIA staff members and community arts professionals. The Tompkins  
> Trust Company is sponsoring the project which has made it possible  
> for the Downtown Ithaca Alliance to have paint available in 10  
> colors, with other materials being the responsibility of the artist.  
> DIA paint and brushes will be available starting May 4th on  
> Saturdays from 10am to 4pm, Thursdays from 4pm to 7pm, or other  
> times by appointment.
>
>
> "Public art has always been an important component of our downtown  
> program as evidenced by our Art in the Heart sculpture program and  
> countless murals. We are looking forward to having a brand new  
> downtown and in the mean time keeping the Commons colorful and fun  
> during the construction project." said Gary Ferguson, Executive  
> Director of the Downtown Ithaca Alliance.
>
> Online Application Click Here
>

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