Project Name: Farwell Park History through Art
ABOUT THE APPLICANT
Are you applying as a:
Municipal Government
What is the entity’s name:
Village of Farwell
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What is the name of the primary contact for this entity’s application/project?
ADRIAN KRAWCZYNSKI
What are their preferred pronouns?
She/her/hers
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Where will your project take place? (please include city/village too)
Village of Farwell Public Park
Anticipated project launch date
September 9, 2023
Briefly describe your project idea including your role and any project partners.
To revitalize the Village Park mural and landscaping to create a space that is more inclusive of the Village of Farwell’s history. Through collaboration with the local community school art program, the Village will create a space that is reflective of a more inclusive history.
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.
Mural refurbishing, inviting landscaping, and art supplies.
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.
No
Rachel’s Notes about the Project
Reviewed 4.24.23. Confirmed member status. Confirmed LOS. Confirmed photos. Confirmed businesses exist and are downtown. Couldn’t confirm artist but did confirm that she’s a teacher. If the park is Littlefield Park then location is viable.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY
Why does your community need this project?
The Village needs to create spaces in the downtown corridor that will entice people from the community to learn about the Village’s history. Making a better and more inclusive space for the mural will serve as a place maker of sorts to the downtown corridor.
How will you engage your community in this project?
Community input will be important during this project. The Village plans on working with the local youth to help create this space. The Village also plans on asking for input from the community in regard to what they feel are important aspects of the Village’s history to include in this project.
What do you hope to achieve through this project?
To create a more inclusive historical rendering of how the Village of Farwell was founded, but also to include how we see ourselves moving forward. To create a space that is inviting and rich for the community to engage with.
How will the project celebrate the community’s diversity? Diversity can include different ages, races, cultures, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and more.
There will be input from all areas of the community and community members to reflect who the Village really is.
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.
Time, expertise, and partnering.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist First and Last Name:
Penelope Burley
Describe the artist’s or artists’ work. This is not about credentials—what do they do as an artist?
The artist is the local art teacher for Farwell Area Schools. She does great work with the youth in our area and with getting them involved.
How will the artist be involved in this project?
Supervision, design, and implementation.
ABOUT THE PARTNERS
Business 1: Business Name:
Carol’s Beauty Shop
Business 1: Business Type:
Service
Business 1: Business Owner First and Last Name:
Carol Forcum
Business 1: Physical Location Address
162 West Main Street
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How will this partner be involved in the project?
Carol Forcum is a supporter of this project and her business is located in the downtown corridor. Additionally, her business is in one of the more original buildings in Farwell so she would have great knowledge of what should be included.
Business 2: Business Name:
Palmer’s Hardware
Business 2: Business Type:
Retail
Business 2: Business Owner First and Last Name:
Kelly Palmer
Business 2: Business Physical Location Address:
104 W. Main Street
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How will this second partner be involved in the project?
Palmer’s Hardware is centrally located within the Village of Farwell. and will be a great resource for gathering input of what to include within the project. Additionally, a large amount of supplies will be purchased from the Hardware to complete the project to help with keeping the project local.
Do you have additional partners (business, non-profit, etc.)?
No
What are their names?
What role(s) will they have in the project?
Are they located within the same downtown or business district as the project?
Will your local municipal government be involved in the project? If so, how?
Yes. We will be working closely with all the partners involved to help create the project. The Village will also take the responsibility to handle all of the grant aspects.
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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Image Caption 1 (if any): Photo of the current mural
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Image Caption 2 (if any): Back of the mural
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Image Caption 3 (if any): Landscaping
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