Project Name: INCORRECT Oxford’s Dog Pocket Path
What is your first and last name?
Kelly Westbrook
What are your preferred pronouns?
She/her/hers
What city or village do you live in?
[534]Does your neighborhood have a name? If so what is it?
[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?
Oxford
Briefly describe your project idea:
A dog pocket path in downtown Oxford is just what the community needs! This is a way to help bring the community together while also fixing up a disregarded space in the community. Th DDA will be responsible for recruiting contractors and supervising the entire project.
How will you be involved in this project? Who will you worth with?
We would love for the community to weigh in on the mural concept. We have a rough drawing now of what we are looking for, but would love to have the community tell us what they would like to see!
Describe the artist’s or artists’ work. This is not about credentials—what do they do as an artist?
Nick is a graduate from Oxford High school and now resides in Utah where he is a full time muralist. We have had the honor of working with Nick on 3 mural projects in downtown Oxford.
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Why does your community need this project?
Many of our stores and restaurant patios are dog friendly in our downtown, but there isn’t a designated place to sit, meet other dog owners, or give your pup a drink. This space will bring community members together and be a safe space for owners to bring their dogs downtown.
What do you hope to achieve through this project?
Anytime we create some type of placemaking project in our community, we find that the feeling of community and spirit of our downtown goes up. Having a new space that brings together all types of people but with one common interest is a way to bond people in our area. We also would be able to take a space that is underutilized and in need of renovations in the heart of our historic district and be able to add value to the area and meaning.
How do you plan to spend the $5,000 microgrant?
The initial segment of the grant will be allocated to Nick Hottmann, a muralist who has undertaken three prior projects in Oxford. He will be the primary artist for this undertaking and establish the project’s overall tone. ($4,000)
The second segment of the project involves partnering with Nicolette Shagena, a local business owner who operates Cavemann and Pip. She is a skilled designer and has contributed to multiple design projects in the past. She will assist us in making optimal use of the space. ($500)
The third segment of the project entails collaborating with a local woodworker to construct dog run elements for the designated “dog run” area. We will engage Craig Shagena, who is the proprietor of his woodworking business and has already worked with us downtown. ($2,500)
The final segment of the project will involve partnering with the Village and DPW to secure permits and remove dead trees and bushes. This in-kind partnership will be worth ($3,000)
Lastly, we will need to purchase seating and turf for the area, estimated to cost around ($3,000).
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 are grateful to have wonderful partnerships already set up in our community. We are currently working on two placemaking projects and will just have wrapped them up when this project would begin. DPW and the village will help us with the in-kind portion of the project. The DDA will take on the
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:
September 30, 2023
Will you serve as the primary point of contact for this application?
[291]Lead Artist First and Last Name:
Nick Hottmann
Lead Artist Website (If Applicable):
https://www.facebook.com/nhottmannart/
Business 1: Business Name:
Caveman and Pip
Business 1: Business Type:
Retail
Business 1: Business Owner First and Last Name:
Nicolette Shagena
Business 1: Physical Location Address
28 S Washington street, Oxford, MI 48371
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Business 2: Business Name:
Craig Shagena- Caveman
Business 2: Business Type:
Service
Business 2: Business Owner First and Last Name:
Craig Shagena
Business 2: Business Physical Location Address:
28 S Washington street, Oxford, MI 48371
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[336]Image Caption 1 (if any): Current Alleyway
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Image Caption 2 (if any): Alleyway from M-24
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Image Caption 3 (if any): Nick Hottmann First Mock Up for Mural
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Image Caption 4 (if any): Concept of what the Dog alley’s vibe would be
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Image Caption 5 (if any): Dog Path Elements
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