Project Name: HDDA’s Public Art & Mural Program
What is your first and last name?
Jennifer Frederick
What are your preferred pronouns?
She/her/hers
What city or village do you live in?
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[536]Are you applying as a business owner, artist, non-profit, DDA, or Commercial Improvement District?
[280]Where will your project take place?
M59 and Railroad Viaduct, Highland Township, MI 48357
Briefly describe your project idea:
HDDA’s has launched a Public Art & Mural Program as our strategic objective of enhancing public space for people to connect and gather. We are starting our second mural on the concrete portions of the Center Median, East and West Bound sides of the CSX train viaduct across M59 near Milford Rd.
How will you be involved in this project? Who will you worth with?
Collaboration with area art organizations and businesses. Communication by keeping the public involved and engaged through social media and digital newspapers. Consultation with local leaders and DDA Design Committee. Overall, we will be working with multiple community groups to create a community themed mural focusing on Highland historic, rural landscape.
Describe the artist’s or artists’ work. This is not about credentials—what do they do as an artist?
Zach creates dynamic pieces that burst with color and energy. His preferred mediums are acrylics and spray paint, which allow him to work quickly and experiment with different techniques.
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Why does your community need this project?
The Highland Downtown Development Authority (HDDA) Board realizes we have an incredibly important role to play in the health of our businesses and the culture of our downtown. Consistent with the HDDA’s strategic objective of enhancing public space for people to connect and gather, we have launched a Public Art & Mural Program. This program fosters the revitalization of Downtown Highland by improving the visual appearance of downtown buildings and structures and brings art to unexpected places.
What do you hope to achieve through this project?
The HDDA will help reimagine and reinvent public and green spaces in Downtown Highland through a Place Making Initiative.
• Viewed by 30,000 cars daily/ 10,680,000 yearly
• Create additional reasons for our community to live and shop in Downtown Highland
• Build public excitement for Downtown Highland through visual arts
• Improve the overall appearance of the Downtown
• Increase local pride in Downtown Highland
How do you plan to spend the $5,000 microgrant?
Mural Installation Totals as follows: $37,545.00 for entire center median, west and east faces of concrete including tunnels perpendicular to M59
Vegetation removal estimate by Precision Tree and Shrub Services, INC. Removal and Cleanup Total: $3,970.00
Total Project/Program Budget $41,515.00
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.
HDDA is leading this project and has committed funds necessary to complete the mural installation. The HDDA is partnering with and has committed support from Highland’s Board, Library, HVCA, businesses, and residents. We have a local Artist scheduled and we have a very visual place for 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. *
Yes
Anticipated project launch date:
September 1, 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://us02web.zoom.us/j/86032981397
Business 1: Business Name:
Huron Valley Council for the Arts
Business 1: Business Type:
Art Council, gallery and retail
Business 1: Business Owner First and Last Name:
Sioux Trujillo
Business 1: Physical Location Address
205 W Livingston Rd, Highland MI 48357
Business 1: Twitter Handle (If Applicable)
sioux@huronvalleyarts.org
Business 1: Facebook Page Link (If Applicable)
https://www.facebook.com/huronvalleycouncilforthearts
Business 1: Instagram Handle (If Applicable)
https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/382675551/huron-valley-council-for-the-arts/
Business 2: Business Name:
Odds & Inns
Business 2: Business Type:
Retail
Business 2: Business Owner First and Last Name:
Kathy Mika
Business 2: Business Physical Location Address:
144 S Milford Rd, Highland, MI 48357
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