Project Name: Village of Franklin Victorian Silhouettes Exhibit
ABOUT THE APPLICANT
Are you applying as a:
Municipal Government
What is the entity’s name:
Village of Franklin
Website URL
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What is the name of the primary contact for this entity’s application/project?
David Leclercc
What are their preferred pronouns?
He/him/his
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Where will your project take place? (please include city/village too)
In the Village Main Street business area
Anticipated project launch date
December 7, 2023
Briefly describe your project idea including your role and any project partners.
Silhouettes of Franklin’s historic figures with short stories is to be placed in front of historic buildings and locations throughout the Village Mainstreet area. Artist Zach Curtis to create the art silhouettes; the Franklin Historical Society and Main Street to provide the historic information.
How do you plan to spend the $5,000 microgrant? Please list and explain the items, services, fees, expertise, etc. that you plan to purchase.
Eight to ten artistic silhouettes of historic figures from the past 200 years of Franklin, the estimate for the cost of the artwork is $7500. The cost to install is estimated at $2500. The Village is celebrating its bicentennial starting in 2024. The Village will be covering the remainder of the costs over the microgrant.
Will your project require special permits from the community you are in? For example, anything that requires a street closure or installing a permanent art piece will likely require a special permit from your local governing body or zoning board. If your project is funded, the MML Foundation is happy to help you navigate that process. Please note that all applicants must obtain any necessary permits for their projects, if selected for funding.
Yes
Rachel’s Notes about the Project
Reviewed 4.17.23. Confirmed member status. Confirmed businesses exist and are downtown. Confirmed LOS. Confirmed artist. Artist would be paid.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY
Why does your community need this project?
The Village of Franklin is celebrating our bicentennial starting in December of 2023, and this project will be part of the kickoff. The Franklin Historical Society is planning tours of the Village, and this project with bring to life the historical figures of its past. Also, the silhouette art pieces will remain permanent long after the entire year of celebrations to showcase Franklin’s past.
How will you engage your community in this project?
Marketing of the project to the Village of Franklin and surrounding communities will be done by The Village of Franklin, Main Street Franklin, and the Franklin Historical Society. The three groups are conducting a full calendar of events that will be marketed via social media, Weekly Village newsletters, all three websites, along with many other community groups and posters and flyers in the Village business storefronts.
What do you hope to achieve through this project?
To create art pieces in the Village Main Street area that makes it more attractive and lively and provides the Franklin residents and visitors a historic perspective of Franklin’s history.
How will the project celebrate the community’s diversity? Diversity can include different ages, races, cultures, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and more.
Part of this project is going to celebrate its history in taking part in the underground railroad and its strong Jewish history.
What resources do you already have to make this project successful? Resources could include things like time, partners, expertise, donated goods/materials/space, matching funds, and more. Please approximate the in-kind value if possible.
The Franklin Historical Society is leading the bicentennial committee, which all of the Village groups are supporting. The Village has committed support of funding and its staff for this project and the bicentennial;
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist First and Last Name:
Zach Curtis
Artist Website (If Applicable): https://www.zachcurtisartwork.com/
Describe the artist’s or artists’ work. This is not about credentials—what do they do as an artist?
Based in Pontiac, MI, Zach’s work has gained recognition across the US and in Mexico. His self-defined style of “painterly realism” combines technical skill with expressive flourishes,
How will the artist be involved in this project?
He will design the art work and produce them.
ABOUT THE PARTNERS
Business 1: Business Name:
Déjà vu Upscale Resale
Business 1: Business Type:
Retail
Business 1: Business Owner First and Last Name:
Lisa Dunn
Business 1: Physical Location Address
32750 Franklin Rd, Franklin, MI
Business 1: Twitter Handle (If Applicable)
Business 1: Facebook Page Link (If Applicable)
dejavuresale.com
Business 1: Instagram Handle (If Applicable)
How will this partner be involved in the project?
One of the silhouettes will be outside the building.
Business 2: Business Name:
The Franklin Grill
Business 2: Business Type:
Restaurant
Business 2: Business Owner First and Last Name:
Ruth Kochensparger
Business 2: Business Physical Location Address:
32760 Franklin Rd, Franklin, MI 48025
Business 2: Twitter Handle (If Applicable)
Business 2: Facebook Page Link (If Applicable)
Business 2: Instagram Handle (If Applicable)
How will this second partner be involved in the project?
One of the silhouettes will be outside the building.
Do you have additional partners (business, non-profit, etc.)?
Yes
What are their names?
Franklin Cider Mill, Madeleines Patisserie, Perlmutter-Freiwald, Tangerine Wine, The Village Library, The Franklin Community Association
What role(s) will they have in the project?
silhouettes will be outside the building, tours, and coordinating events
Are they located within the same downtown or business district as the project?
Yes
Will your local municipal government be involved in the project? If so, how?
Yes, funding, providing tech support and assinting with marketing
Please upload a letter of support on letterhead for your project from your local governing body (mayor, city/village manager, city/village council member).
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