Project Name: Van Dyke Mural
What is your first and last name?
Dylan Clark
What are your preferred pronouns?
He/him/his
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?
23838 Van Dyke, Warren, MI 48089
Briefly describe your project idea:
A mural on the corner of Stephens & Van Dyke will welcome folks driving on Van Dyke into Warren. It will be a symbol of the effort and resources we have been and will continue to put into (South) Warren, an area that has been in need of investment. DDA, TIFA, City of Warren, Anton Art Center.
How will you be involved in this project? Who will you worth with?
We will engage the community by having folks send in suggestions for what the mural ought to depict. This will either be done through surveys, roundtables, or potentially contests among our art students.
Describe the artist’s or artists’ work. This is not about credentials—what do they do as an artist?
Visual artist with experience in public art installations, customized murals, pet portraits, illustrations, stamp designs, canvas paintings, mixed media, and area rugs. She works with municipalities.
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Why does your community need this project?
In general, there is a lack of focus on art in Warren, which is something we plan to address in a multitude of ways. Our south end, particularly along Van Dyke is a main corridor but needs attention. We have addressed this through development and beautification efforts, and this mural will signal to those entering Warren that the south end Van Dyke Corridor is important and cared about.
What do you hope to achieve through this project?
We hope to continue the beautification of south Warren’s Van Dyke Corridor, have a symbol welcoming folks into Warren, convey a sense of place and investment in our south end Van Dyke Corridor, and have an attraction around which Warren residents can gather and capture and enjoy.
How do you plan to spend the $5,000 microgrant?
The $5,000 will be spent on procuring paint and other necessary supplies, and used to pay the artist for their work.
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 have a relationship with Anton Art Center out of Mt. Clemens and they will provide advice and recommendations. We have support from City-Employees, our TIFA Board, and our DDA Board. Our TIFA Board, will be responsible for this mural and incur any costs beyond the grant.
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:
July 20, 2023
Will you serve as the primary point of contact for this application?
[291]Lead Artist First and Last Name:
Wendy Popko
Lead Artist Website (If Applicable):
https://paintwhip.blogspot.com/
Business 1: Business Name:
Battery Warehouse
Business 1: Business Type:
Retail
Business 1: Business Owner First and Last Name:
Ronald Gerst
Business 1: Physical Location Address
23838 Van Dyke, Warren, MI 48089
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Business 2: Business Name:
Twins Auto Repair
Business 2: Business Type:
Service
Business 2: Business Owner First and Last Name:
Hassen Charara
Business 2: Business Physical Location Address:
21233 Van Dyke, Warren, MI 48089
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Image Caption 2 (if any): Intersection of Stephens and Van Dyke
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