Project Name: From Acorns to Oaks
ABOUT THE APPLICANT
Are you applying as a:
DDA or CID
What is the entity’s name:
Three Oaks DDA
What downtown area or business corridor does it serve?
Village of Three Oaks
Website URL
http://www.threeoaksvillage.org
Twitter Handle:
Facebook Handle:
www.facebook.com/villageofthreeoaks
Instagram Handle:
What is the name of the primary contact for this entity’s application/project?
Suzanna Bierwirth
What are their preferred pronouns?
She/her/hers
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Where will your project take place? (please include city/village too)
Village of Three Oaks
Anticipated project launch date
August 31, 2023
Briefly describe your project idea including your role and any project partners.
A large mural depicting the history of the Village of Three Oaks. I would have a very limited role of helping to decide on the final design.
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.
The money will be spent strictly on the artist hired to paint the mural.
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 artist exists and will be paid. Confirmed viable project location. Confirmed viable downtown business locations. Confirmed LOS. Confirmed photos. Mural owned by city.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY
Why does your community need this project?
This project would brighten a walking path that connects a smaller street to the main downtown district.
How will you engage your community in this project?
We will encourage local merchants and residents to submit their ideas for focal points of the mural.
What do you hope to achieve through this project?
A local business that draws many visitors is located off of the main street in the downtown business district. The hope is to provide an appealing, beautiful corridor that encourages people to visit the downtown area and people just coming to the downtown area to visit the local business on the smaller street. Bridging the two streets together. Placing a mural in a public space that is easily accessible to people from different backgrounds can serve as a visual representation of inclusivity and diversity in the community. It can also create a sense of ownership and pride among community members, fostering a welcoming and accepting environment for people of all cultures.
How will the project celebrate the community’s diversity? Diversity can include different ages, races, cultures, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and more.
A mural can incorporate themes and symbols that are significant to the village. This can include motifs, patterns, or imagery that are specific to certain village traditions, such as symbols or iconic landmarks. By including these elements, the mural can pay homage to diverse socio-economic statuses and encourage appreciation and understanding of different abilities and cultures.
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.
We already have the space and we will happily provide any goods and/or materials (matching funds) needed to bring the mural to fruition.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist First and Last Name:
Leila Victorin
Artist Website (If Applicable): http://www.leilacreates.com
Artist Facebook Handle
https://www.facebook.com/LeilaaCreates
Artist Instagram Handle
https://www.instagram.com/leilaa.creates/
Describe the artist’s or artists’ work. This is not about credentials—what do they do as an artist?
She is about understanding the world around us, past and present, and different cultural representations.
How will the artist be involved in this project?
She would paint the mural.
ABOUT THE PARTNERS
Business 1: Business Name:
Goods and Heros
Business 1: Business Type:
Retail
Business 1: Business Owner First and Last Name:
Suzanna Bierwirth
Business 1: Physical Location Address
8 Maple Street
Business 1: Twitter Handle (If Applicable)
Business 1: Facebook Page Link (If Applicable)
https://www.facebook.com/goodsandheroes/
Business 1: Instagram Handle (If Applicable)
https://www.instagram.com/goodsandheroes/
How will this partner be involved in the project?
She has been in charge of finding the artist and will oversee the community involvement pertaining to the final product.
Business 2: Business Name:
Drier’s Meat Market
Business 2: Business Type:
Retail
Business 2: Business Owner First and Last Name:
Caroline Drier
Business 2: Business Physical Location Address:
14 S. Elm, Three Oaks, MI 49128
Business 2: Twitter Handle (If Applicable)
Business 2: Facebook Page Link (If Applicable)
https://www.facebook.com/DriersMeatMarket/
Business 2: Instagram Handle (If Applicable)
How will this second partner be involved in the project?
She will partner with Suzanna. Assisting with community input and involvement in the final product.
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. The space for the mural is the side of the Village Hall building.
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): CHAMBERLAIN PATH
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Image Caption 2 (if any): BRIDGE TO DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
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Image Caption 3 (if any): WALL FOR MURAL
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