FBAC Mural Project

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Introduced to the Historic Preservation Commission and Council:



newstranscript.gmnews.com/news/2011-05-25/Front_Page/Arts_council_suggests_mural_at_vacant_site.html

Information for vision contest:

www.freeholdboroughartscouncil.blogspot.com/

(see above link for full details)

The Freehold Borough Arts Council is hosting a community mural vision contest for the very first Mural Park Project in Freehold Borough, New Jersey. The site located at 63 East Main Street on the corner of Spring Street will become an interactive arts initiative to build community pride and civic partnerships within the Borough of Freehold.

Mural projects have been used numerous times throughout the state and country to bring together artists, families, businesses & local organizations as a way to strengthen community relationships. The FBAC’s Mural Park will beautify the neighborhood, create a new gateway entrance into the downtown, personally engage residents, and provide an outlet for expression and ideas that best reflect our town.

The winning design will be decided based on the artistic concept, incorporation of the FBAC vision statement and relationship to the history of Freehold Borough and its support for the arts.

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The Freehold Borough Arts Council is changing it's blog address to www.FBArtsCouncil.blogspot.com
Follow the link for all the updates on the Arts Council. For more information email [e-mail]

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Picture of the banner on Main Street for the future mural project

Attachments:

[BrianSullivan]

freehold.patch.com/articles/freehold-students-attend-mural-park-orientation?ncid=M255

really nice follow up article from the Patch. I believe the final total for that day, was 27 young artists who showed up to participate in the mural.

Besides seeing what will be done, the artists were asked to coordinate schedules for the actual work. The project start date is planned right after July 4th and will last 2-3 weeks.

[richardkelsey]

I actually wrote the essay for that arts vision contest -- and then after re-writing and editing it -- I got crazy busy and forgot to send it. Fiddle-sticks.

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Jun 28, 2011 13:52:33 GMT -5 richardkelsey said:

I actually wrote the essay for that arts vision contest -- and then after re-writing and editing it -- I got crazy busy and forgot to send it. Fiddle-sticks.

Its a shame that you did not get it in. You could have. I do look forward to hearing the winner announced.

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freehold.patch.com/articles/freehold-arts-students-give-gateway-to-downtown-a-facelift#c


The mural is underway. Painting has begun and within a week or two, we will be in full swing with the master muralist. The old Exxon is looking better already. Since the pictures in the above link were taken, more work has been done.

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This thread is turning into a nice read as we get see the progress of the mural park. The link below is the announcement of the essay contest winner and the pick for master muralist.

www.fbartscouncil.blogspot.com/