[RP TownTalk] Mural Idealist

Tue Apr 21 22:18:17 UTC 2009

Dear  Chris,
Riverdale Park has a very active, strong Arts Council.  I think they  
should be a big part of this project.  In fact, I think a meeting should be  set 
up with them in regard to this project.  Emily Fanning is the President  of 
the Riverdale Park Arts Council.  I know she is on this list, but just  in 
case, her email is  _ourdollmom at aol.com_ (mailto:ourdollmom at aol.com) 
Respectfully,
Audrey Bragg

In a message dated 4/21/2009 5:39:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
chrism at pgcps.org writes:

Hello Riverdale Town Talkers,

A note from Community Based Classroom Teacher / Riverdale Resident /  mural 
planner:

In my class's conception of this mural  -- the rainbow squares and/or other 
squares in this rough sketch  (see 
_http://www.muralcollaborative.netfirms.com/muralintro.htm_ 
(http://www.muralcollaborative.netfirms.com/muralintro.htm) )  could be filled with symbols designed by local artists/ community  
members, working side by side with CBC students.  In that sense, if there  are 
any strong Symbols of Riverdale that Historic Preservationists want to fit  
into the mural - you're more than welcome to.  There are about 7-10 or  
more squares available with this sketch.  We'd love to have and want  
input/asistance from any artists or aspiring artists from town - neighbors Jim  L and 
Sherita S... that means you! :)      

If we -  cbc artists, riverdale artists/community members-  wanted to 
change the  design to some degree to include landscapes/moments from town 
history.. we  could do that also.  The process of community involvement is as 
important  as the artwork in this mural.  The challenge is getting multiple  
artists/ideas into a coherent mural.  I think the sketch's division by  squares 
/ rainbow of symbols has the potential to incorporate many different  
perspectives into a unified landscape.  By allowing CBC students to  follow 
through with their initiative here, getting community involvement  (including the 
elementary school too) from experienced artists and beginners -  this mural 
can serve many purposes.  It's a big enough bridge for us all  to fit under 
it!  

CBC  students would like to start attending the Thursday Market to assist 
us locals  create potential design squares, have a children's drawing space, 
and  raise a little $ for the project, but as of yet have not gotten the go 
ahead  from Town / Market leaders.  Town / market leaders... what's  up?

For more info about CBC and its students go to _www.pgcps.org/~cbc_ 
(http://www.pgcps.org/~cbc) .

Thanks for your time.

Chris Martin 
301-918-8726
_chrism at pgcps.org_ (mailto:chrism at pgcps.org) 

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