About the process (updated
12-12-09)
This print is the mural concept design for Missoula Montana, the corner of Brooks & Higgins.
UPDATE: The mural has now been approved by the Public Art Committee
and the Design Review Board, both. It's all clear... of course it took 'till the middle of winter for this to happen. So,
I will be making further announcements later towards spring. Details to come.
The city has passed an adjustment to the ordinance, which means Artists only
have to pay $100 to present their mural design to the Design Review Board. This is great news, and means that I will approach
the board very soon, depending on when they can hear me. As long as there are no major delays... I sincerely hope to get the
mural going and completed before it gets cold. Thank you all who have made the positive vote possible, this includes Mayor
John Engen for meeting with me and stepping up to the plate.
The design has already been approved by the Public Art Committee.
The next step is for the design to be reviewed by the "Design Review Board". But first, I must pay them in advance
$724 just to present the design. This board's primary focus appears to be building plans & sign approval for businesses.
It wasn't meant for artists, like myself. It's just an unfortunate glitch. But, at the same time, no one has come forward
with approval to bypass the hefty fee. I'm willing to lend my service to contribute to the public arts without compensation. (Yet I'm still required to pay the fee), as well as the supplies & materials needed
to paint it. (six 4 x 8 diebond panels, outdoor acrylic paints, scaffolding rental, etc.) Others involved with raising the
funds and myself are shooting for $2,000 to cover these costs. Your help is needed. You can contribute a small sum for this
project, or purchase prints or cards of the image. (All funds from these go toward the mural project)
This mural isn't about me, it's all about Missoula! We're
attempting to eliminate any fees for artists wishing to contribute to public art, which after all should be encouraged, not
blocked.
