Project Name: Farwell Park History through Art
What is your first and last name?
ADRIAN KRAWCZYNSKI
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?
Village of Farwell Public Park
Briefly describe your project idea:
To revitalize the Village Park mural and landscaping to create a space that is more inclusive of the Village of Farwell’s history. Through collaboration with the local community school art program, the Village will create a space that is reflective of a more inclusive history.
How will you be involved in this project? Who will you worth with?
Community input will be important during this project. The Village plans on working with the local youth to help create this space. The Village also plans on asking for input from the community in regard to what they feel are important aspects of the Village’s history to include in this project.
Describe the artist’s or artists’ work. This is not about credentials—what do they do as an artist?
The artist is the local art teacher for Farwell Area Schools. She does great work with the youth in our area and with getting them involved.
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Why does your community need this project?
The Village needs to create spaces in the downtown corridor that will entice people from the community to learn about the Village’s history. Making a better and more inclusive space for the mural will serve as a place maker of sorts to the downtown corridor.
What do you hope to achieve through this project?
To create a more inclusive historical rendering of how the Village of Farwell was founded, but also to include how we see ourselves moving forward. To create a space that is inviting and rich for the community to engage with.
How do you plan to spend the $5,000 microgrant?
Mural refurbishing, inviting landscaping, and art supplies.
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.
Time, expertise, and partnering.
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:
September 9, 2023
Will you serve as the primary point of contact for this application?
[291]Lead Artist First and Last Name:
Penelope Burley
Lead Artist Website (If Applicable):
Business 1: Business Name:
Carol’s Beauty Shop
Business 1: Business Type:
Service
Business 1: Business Owner First and Last Name:
Carol Forcum
Business 1: Physical Location Address
162 West Main Street
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Palmer’s Hardware
Business 2: Business Type:
Retail
Business 2: Business Owner First and Last Name:
Kelly Palmer
Business 2: Business Physical Location Address:
104 W. Main Street
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[336]Image Caption 1 (if any): Photo of the current mural
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Image Caption 2 (if any): Back of the mural
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Image Caption 3 (if any): Landscaping
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