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Posted by: Douglas Hardy - August 17, 2009 10:28 AM
Nicki, good question on the community benefits of murals. The City of Portland has a longstanding tradition of supporting the arts, and through the Original Art Mural permit program, the City hopes to encourage one of the most public, accessible forms of art. Some specific goals the City hopes to achieve through the implementation of the Original Art Mural program include: ? Contribute to the beauty of the City's aesthetic environment by adding visual interest to building walls; ? Expose citizens to art in public places; ? Increase opportunities for artistic expression by persons of all ages, and with diverse ethnic, social and cultural backgrounds; ? Encourage and support the City's arts community and growing creative economy; ? Create a strong sense of community pride and self esteem; and ? Discourage graffitti on building walls. The benefits that murals can bring to a community are extensive. We look forward to promoting these goals through the implementation of the City's new Original Art Mural Program. Douglas Hardy Senior Planner City of Portland
Posted by: Dan Collins - August 25, 2009 12:23 PM
Is there a permit fee for Original Art Murals? If yes, where can I access the fee schedule?
Posted by: A. Marino - August 27, 2009 09:21 PM
In response to Nicki: I wanted to add to Mr. Hardy's answer. In a community mural, the neighbors of that community have an opportunity to be part of the mural process. In the creating of the Roseway mural "A Neighborhood in Motion", there was input from a couple of hundred people. We listened to their comments and ideas and incorporated them into the mural. When it came to painting, the neighbors came out for a couple of weekends. Over fifty people showed up from four years old to seventy years old to put there mark on the 16' x 70 wall. The neighborhood is still a buzz. They love it and appreciate our translation of thier vision. I want to add that several community members worked untold hours along side of us, in community outreach and administration to see the project through, including Peggy Sullivan, Kim Monaco, Bonnie LaDoe. Murals definetly sparks community spirit.
Posted by: Joanne - September 11, 2009 10:58 AM
It's great that this program is available now! Already we are seeing a flowering of new mural projects. A BIG "thank you" to everyone at BDS and the City of Portland who worked so hard to make this new mural code a possibility. |
I have some questions regarding the reasons why the BDS implemented this interesting art initiative. I think its a great idea to improve the environment of cities. Can you please give me reasons of why art murals are benficial to the community. Thank you!