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Marcie Jan Bronstein - Belfast The project is inspired by previous related projects downtown. For many years the crosswalk from the Colonial Theatre to City hall has been painted with “movie stars,” according to Our Town Belfast, in a news release. In 2017 the Pedestrian, Biking, and Hiking Committee (PBHC) installed paintings of chicken feet in the two crosswalks from Main Street to Washington Street. Our Town Belfast issued a call for artist proposals utilizing the theme “As Unique as Belfast.” The selection committee received over 30 one of kind proposals and narrowed the submissions to five finalists. These five selected artists will receive a $600 stipend for the design and installation. The goal of the project is to add artwork to five of the city’s downtown crosswalks while increasing visibility and safety and creating visual interest. ....