Paint the Street!
Summary:
Street art is an intriguing, often unsanctioned, way of claiming a place in the city. St. Paul should have a street festival that centers on turning a street into a temporary, multi-authored, outdoor work of art. By inviting people to paint (or chalk) the street and giving them the means and place to do so, a St. Paul Paint the Street Festival would include and inspire people of all ages and abilities to participate and make their chalk mark on their city.
About You
About You
First Name
Jody
Last Name
McGuire
City
St. Paul
County
Ramsey
Country
United States, MN, Ramsey County
Website (if you have one)
Names of others who helped contribute to my idea
Aaron Amosson, Nancy Wagner, Dave Wagner
How did you hear about the Forever Saint Paul Challenge?
About Your Organization (if applicable)
Organization Name (if applicable)
Studio 8 Architecture + Interiors
Organization Website
Organization Phone
Organization Address
City
Organization Country
United States
Your idea
Title of your idea
Paint the Street!
Give us the highlights of your idea for making Saint Paul great (2,000 characters maximum or approx. 250 words)
Street art is an intriguing, often unsanctioned, way of claiming a place in the city. St. Paul should have a street festival that centers on turning a street into a temporary, multi-authored, outdoor work of art. By inviting people to paint (or chalk) the street and giving them the means and place to do so, a St. Paul Paint the Street Festival would include and inspire people of all ages and abilities to participate and make their chalk mark on their city.
Website address (if applicable)
Innovation
What makes your idea different or unexpected? (4000 characters maximum or approx. 500 words)
It's not everyday that you are allowed to write on the street (and maybe the walls) of the city!
Impact
This Entry is about (Issues)
How will your idea make a difference in Saint Paul? (4000 characters maximum or approx. 500 words)
A St. Paul Paint the Street festival would bring people together and bring out their creativity, making for an engaging and memorable day in the city.
Sustainability
Why do you think people will recognize or remember your idea after it comes to life? How might it inspire others to do something similar in their community? (4000 characters maximum or approx. 500 words)
The festival should be located in under utilized areas of the city. By focusing on painting the street - changing your surroundings - people would be engaged in looking hard at the environment and realizing their own power to impact that place. The place would be associated with good memories of the festival, and the event of the festival could be a catalyst for long term revitalization.
 | lmh lhjl said: In the street many people passes by. So this can be a reason for proper showing of arts. - YOR Health about this Competition Entry. - 2608 days ago read more > |
 | Jody McGuire updated this Competition Entry. - 2851 days ago |
 | Jody McGuire submitted this idea. - 2851 days ago |
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