Project Name: DTP Welcome Mural
What is your first and last name?
Sam Plymale
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?
Downtown Plymouth Michigan
Briefly describe your project idea:
The Plymouth DDA is working with artist Lisa Littell to transform an old storage area in our Central Parking Deck into a mural that will greet visitors as they park. The mural will be adjacent to our current Plymouth Art Walk and will further activate and enhance the unused area.
How will you be involved in this project? Who will you worth with?
Although we have a design chosen for the background of the mural, the DDA plans to engage our businesses, residents and visitors to help choose relevant landmarks that should be included on the mural. After activation, the DDA plans to host a selfie contest in front of the mural where visitors will be able to win gift cards from local merchants.
Describe the artist’s or artists’ work. This is not about credentials—what do they do as an artist?
Lisa is one of the premier municipal mural and storefront artists in metro Detroit.
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Why does your community need this project?
The Plymouth DDA Board has identified a lack of art in our downtown business district and has been working on initiatives to increase the artistic offerings, especially in unused areas of the downtown.
What do you hope to achieve through this project?
We hope to continue to activate unused areas of the downtown to promote the diverse artistic culture of Plymouth and our surrounding communities. One of the DDA’s 5-year strategic plan goals/tasks is to “improve ambiance and business engagement via artwork” and this project will complete this strategic goal task.
How do you plan to spend the $5,000 microgrant?
The microgrant will be used in its entirety for the artists renderings, materials and work on the project.
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 DDA/City of Plymouth owns the space that we will be using for the mural. The DDA intends to spend up to $5,000 above what the grant wouldn’t cover for the project. DDA staff will also be spending time promoting the unveiling and using the mural for future contests.
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. *
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Anticipated project launch date:
October 15, 2023
Will you serve as the primary point of contact for this application?
[291]Lead Artist First and Last Name:
Lisa Littell
Lead Artist Website (If Applicable):
https://www.instagram.com/lisa.littell/?hl=af
Business 1: Business Name:
Sun & Snow
Business 1: Business Type:
Retail
Business 1: Business Owner First and Last Name:
Rob Parent
Business 1: Physical Location Address
388 S Main St, Plymouth, MI 48170
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Business 2: Business Name:
Hub Realty Solutions
Business 2: Business Type:
Service
Business 2: Business Owner First and Last Name:
Shelby Fulkerson
Business 2: Business Physical Location Address:
829 Penniman Plymouth, MI 48170
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Image Caption 4 (if any): Preliminary Design Options. Final renderings would include community driven logos/landmarks/etc. with a finalized background choice.
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Image Caption 5 (if any): wide shot of lower level of parking deck showing storage area
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