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Create public art to tell the stories of LA's diverse neighborhoods LA Commons

COMPETED FOR

$50K
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Competed in
March, 2010

Goals

  • Empower diverse neighborhoods to share their culture and history.
  • Train artists and young people to become leaders in their communities.
  • Beautify neighborhoods through colorful and exciting public art .
  • Promote understanding, engagment, and connection.
  • Enrich the lives of people in LA by celebrating our diverse cultures..

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Overview

Neighborhood Story Connection; project helps Los Angeles's diverse neighborhoods to share their unique stories, history, and culture. Teams of local artists and youth will gather stories from neighborhood residents and create large works of public art such as murals, street banners, and sculptures. Visitors from outside the neighborhoods will be introduced to these artworks and to the communities; food, music and cultural history through public openings and tours led by community residents. The participating neighborhoods include Chinatown, Highland Park, Leimert Park, Little Armenia, MacArthur Park and Thai Town. Deliverables: 6 large-scale public artworks 6 community celebrations, minimum 100 attendees each 120 youth with increased artistic and leadership skills. 600 community members meaningfully engaged.

How will the 50K be Used?

Budget Notes: The budget is not going to cover the program cost for our public programs ($12,000), the balance of the stipends ($22,000), the balance of the community art program director's salary ($40,000), web development ($5,000) and public program consultant's fee ($15,000).
$ 20,000 Stipend for lead artists, youth facilitators, youth artists
$ 12,000 Public art supplies and installation
$ 10,000 Community programs director
$ 8,000 Operating costs (rent, phone, etc.)
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