Project Name: Village of Franklin Victorian Silhouettes Exhibit
What is your first and last name?
David Leclercc
What are your preferred pronouns?
He/him/his
What city or village do you live in?
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[535]Are you connected with anyone in your local government?
[536]Are you applying as a business owner, artist, non-profit, DDA, or Commercial Improvement District?
[280]Where will your project take place?
In the Village Main Street business area
Briefly describe your project idea:
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 will you be involved in this project? Who will you worth with?
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.
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,
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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.
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 do you plan to spend the $5,000 microgrant?
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.
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;
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
Anticipated project launch date:
December 7, 2023
Will you serve as the primary point of contact for this application?
[291]Lead Artist First and Last Name:
Zach Curtis
Lead Artist Website (If Applicable):
https://www.zachcurtisartwork.com/
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
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dejavuresale.com
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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
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