The street mural in Saginaw, Michigan, by the artist Stephen Hargash, with assistance from Tristan Zamora Photo: Nick Antaya
Applications have opened for the second edition of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Asphalt Art Initiatives, a grant awarding up to $25,000 to as many as 20 US cities that will use the funds to create public art on roadways, pedestrian spaces, and street infrastructure like utility boxes and traffic barriers.The winning cities will be announced this autumn with the goal of completing their projects within a year.
The 16 inaugural winners, announced last June, include a street mural in Kansas City that was added to the four corners of a troublesome intersection, greatly increasing pedestrian safety by shortening the crossing distance and lowering vehicle speed. “Asphalt Art Projects can help cities rebuild from the pandemic by reinvigorating streets and making them safer, while also lifting spirits,” said Michael Bloomberg, the former New Y
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NEW YORK, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Bloomberg Philanthropies today announced that cities can now apply for Asphalt Art Initiative grants, which will provide as many as 20 U.S. cities up to $25,000 each for projects that use art and design to improve street safety, revitalize public spaces, and engage residents of their communities. This program, announced at the Bloomberg CityLab 2021 global cities summit, is inspired by work done to improve pedestrian safety and revitalize New York City streets during Michael R. Bloomberg s tenure as Mayor from 2002-2013 and the work of Bloomberg Philanthropies pro bono consulting arm Bloomberg Associates.
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‘Virtual’ Auburn Arts: February 3 – 10! By xavier lopez jr on February 6, 2021 at 5:24 PM
Virtual Arts: February 3 – 10
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
“Love Auburn” Coloring Page
Express your creativity and love for Auburn with this fun printable “Love Auburn” coloring book page! Take a picture of your finished Auburn coloring page and share with us on Facebook through February 7th, 2021 for a chance to be featured on the Auburn Arts Facebook page and website!
Create your own “Window Gallery” at home and share your pictures with us!
Stuck at home and wanting to brighten up your day? Try mixing 2/3 washable tempera paint, 1/3 dish soap, and a sprinkle of some flour to thicken it up, and you have your very own washable window paint! Try masking off an area with blue painter’s tape, and create your “Window Gallery” masterpiece to share with the community. Share your pictures with us on Facebook and tag #AuburnWindowG
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