OVERVIEW
Promoting local art was identified as a priority goal in the Vine Neighborhood Plan. As part of implementation for the neighborhood plan, the Vine Neighborhood Association decided to install murals on their building at the corner of Vine and Westnedge. Two local artists were identified to paint the murals. One mural, painted by Trevor Grabill was located to the right of the Vine Neighborhood Association office and the other mural, painted by Ellen Nelson, was located to the right of Read and Write Kalamazoo (RAWK).
PROJECT MANAGER:
Katie Reilly, Neighborhood Activator
OBJECTIVES
Engage with residents about what the Vine neighborhood means to them
Identify local artists to paint murals on the “Heart of the Vine” building that are inspired by resident input
SCHEDULE
September 2018 - Residents engaged at Vine art hop event
June 2019 - First mural installed by Ellen Nelson next to Read and Write Kalamazoo
July 2019 - Second mural installed by Trevor Grabill next to Vine Neighborhood Association
PARTNERSHIPS
Vine Neighborhood Association
STAFFING
Community Planning & Economic Development
OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS
Local artists, Ellen Nelson and Trevor Grabill of Flat Mountain Press
CONSISTENT WITH PLANS
Master Plan, Strategic Vision, Vine Neighborhood Plan
VISION
Promote local arts and music.
STRATEGIC VISION GOALS
METRICS
2 Murals Installed
BUDGET
The City of Kalamazoo funded $3,502 of total project cost.
FUNDING
Foundation for Excellence - Neighborhood Quick Win Funds, Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo