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Team Members

buffalomuralarts — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 12:34:37 CDT

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Name	Email	Phone Number	Role
Kimberley Moore	buffalomuralarts@gmail.com	716-572-7026	Executive Director/ Board President/ Project Manager
Aniela Baj	anielabaj@gmail.com	716-479-2342	Events Coordinator/ Public Relations/ Board Member
Mike Kuzma Esq.	michaelkuzmaesq@gmail.com		Board Member/ Legal Counsel/ Sounding Board
Sophie Baj			Board Treasurer/ B.E.S.T. Community Association Liasion
Michelle Harrington, CPA			Board Member/Financial Officer

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Group Project

buffalomuralarts — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:58:21 CDT

Our Collaboration Wiki

Welcome to the Buffalo Mural Arts Program website. We are in our very first stage of development.....

The Buffalo Mural Arts Program works to revitalize blighted areas through the visual arts and by creating greenspaces for the community-at-large to enjoy.

"Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The trouble-makers. The round heads in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules, and they have no respect for the status-quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify, or vilify them. But the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do." - Jack Kerouac

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FAQs

buffalomuralarts — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:51:21 CDT

How is BMAP funded?
BMAP is privately funded through the generosity of Buffalonians and partnerships cultivated with local businesses, artists, and the community at large.

Why should Buffalo have a mural arts program?
Murals often serve as indicators of the well-being of a neighborhood and they also have the ingredients to create revitalization, a diverse population and a strong civic life. To the extent that murals serve as an expression of that transformation, we can state that they have an impact in stabilizing and sustaining the processes of community -revitalization (The University of Pennsylvania’s Social Impact of the Arts Project).
The area where we will focus our efforts and serve as our canvas this summer is on the cusp of urban revitalization, with a new sense of hope and promise for years to come. BMAP will dovetail on the energies of those before us, those who poured sweat equity into making this area “home”. BMAP will take the lead in underground urban initiatives and help to create an ambience of Bohemia.
Buffalo has won the top honors for cities with 100,000 to 499,000 residents, and Albuquerque, NM finished second. Pittsburgh is following close behind in third place. Buffalo is being hailed for its variety of arts venues, to creative campaign slogans that read “Buffalo- yes Buffalo- is now walking proud as a hip center of arts and performance.” (Washington Post).
Buffalo, NY is certainly on the radar for many initiatives, so why not Murals? This project will develop a general interest in the greater Buffalo area for resident, artist, and visitors alike. This project seeks to create life size murals on owner occupied buildings to promote items that are uniquely Buffalo, while at the same time creating a sense of place. Other successful city programs include San Francisco, Philadelphia, Austin and Chicago, where millions of people each year visit these areas just to see the murals. These murals have generated increased revenue for the areas involved and there are high expectations that this initiative will stimulate and further encourage on-going cultural tourism for the Eastside, the city and the region.

What is the role of Council Member Franczyk in this project?

BMAP is on the radar screen of Council Member Franczyk, and is formally being introduced into the Common Council Action Plan. While the project is being coordinated and undertaken by a University of Buffalo intern, this project is being independently run through a non paid position. The intern and program manager uses the resources of the Fillmore District office for coordination efforts. The Council Member and his staff are 100% supportive of this effort. However, no public funds are being used in this initial phase of the project.

I'm an artist who would like to paint a mural. How do I get involved?
BMAP is committed to providing professional development to artists in the Buffalo area and is always pursuing new talent. If you are interested in working with the project, please send a letter of interest and work samples to the BMAP via e-mail. In addition, please highlight any applicable experience to mural painting, since special technical skills are involved. Before we use novice artists to paint murals, we may require that they assist our Master Designers as volunteers.

I’m a building owner and I’m interested in having a mural painted on my building. How do I get started?
It involves some simple paperwork. Contact our BMAP Coordinator/Project Manager Kimberley Moore at (716) 572-7026 or by e-mail at buffalomuralarts@gmail.com to get the process started.

Are there volunteer opportunities?
BMAP is looking for volunteers to serve as assistants to muralists involving set-up, clean-up and painting. If you are interested, please call (716) 572-7026. Currently BMAP does not have a regular volunteer program. However, it does schedule periodic volunteer days throughout the year. To receive information on volunteer days, please sign up for our e-mail list.

See also: Project Schedule | Rough Draft | Research | Team Members

Events

buffalomuralarts — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:47:01 CDT

Project due date: --

Progress tracker:

Milestone:	Date due:	Date completed:
1. The Creation of BMAP		February 2008
2. Spring Invite/ Fundraiser		April 10, 2008
3. Artist's Meeting @ Sharky's	April 29, 2008
4. Begin Painting	May 2008
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See also: The Assignment | Research | Rough Draft | Team Members

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Who we are

buffalomuralarts — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:46:19 CDT

What is BMAP? The Buffalo Mural Arts Project is under the umbrella of the B.E.S.T. Community Association, a grassroots, non-profit organization located on the eastside of Buffalo. B.E.S.T. has been in existence since 1987 and continues to empower local residents, encouraging revitalization of our community, and earning respect for our regional culture through the visual arts and by creating greenspaces that will enhance the surrouding area and give back to the community.

BMAP focuses on revitalizing areas that are frequently overlooked by standard budgetary means. BMAP relies strongly on artistic and volunteer efforts to make a significant difference in the neighborhood. This effort will illuminate the area with artwork and encourage pride in our residents and awe from our visitors.

What are the goals of BMAP?
Our main goals are to use the power of art and the mural process as tools of
~Community engagement
~Beautification
~Blight remediation
~Demonstration of civic pride.

See also: Brainstorming | Team Members | Project Schedule

Research

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See also: The Assignment | Brainstorming | Rough Draft | Team Member