Downtown art project seeks local artists
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The following is a press release from Healthy Klamath.
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - In partnership with the Klamath Falls Downtown Association, Healthy Klamath was selected as one of the grantees for the AARP Community Challenge. The project that was selected is the Alleyway Art Project, otherwise known as the Alleyway Activation Project. Organizers are excited about this opportunity as out of 3500 applicants only 259 were selected.
The project committee will be working with business owners to select one alleyway that will receive four original artworks.
The goal of this project is to improve the overall appearance of our alleyways and make them more inviting and safe.
Having artwork in alleyways is a concept that many other communities have put into practice when trying to beautify their downtowns. By adding more art in public spaces organizers hope to increase the number of community members walking and utilizing the downtown area. Art in public spaces has been shown to improve many things, such as community pride, walkability, and tourist traffic.
Each painting will be framed in a custom steel frame, designed to preserve the historical building that it will be attached to. The location and style of the frame will also provide a safety precaution against vandalism.
One of the four paintings will be done by our local Senior Center, and for the others, organizers are asking that local artists apply. Each artist selected will be given a supply allowance and a stipend for their time and creative energy.
Timeline
Application due date: August 1, 2022 @ 6:00pm
Selected artist will be notified by: August 5, 2022
Mandatory meeting with artists: August 9, 2022
Completion of painting is due by: September 25, 2022
Installation on building: September 30, 2022
Contact Healthy Klamath for more information or click here.