Public Art
T H E L A S T W H I S T L E
SAGINAW ART MUSEUM
MICHIGAN 1/5
2017 INSTALLATION
KEN NEWMAN NSS AAA SAA
▪ Born and Raised in Ft Bragg.
▪ Worked in the woods each
summer to pay for college.
▪ The Last Whistle reflects on
a generation of men and
women who worked with their
hands to support their
families.
▪ The end of the day, the end
of a career or the end of the
industry.
▪ Enriches the physical environments, bringing streets, trails, Town buildings and the community to life.
▪ It’s an investment in place-making – measured by livability and quality of life – then grows community pride.
▪ It connects citizens to their neighbors and their shared history through documentation, celebration and makes cultural heritage a tangible community asset.
▪ It’s Public. Everyone has access to Public Art. Each viewer can enjoy and interpret the narrative. Shared Memories Keep History and Cultures Alive!
PUBLIC ART IN YOUR COMMUNITY
THE LAST WHISTLE
▪ He can only take one step at a time
▪ The weight of the world on his shoulders
▪ Cultural Identity
▪ His true Character
▪ Ironed and creased pants
▪ Strong back – weak mind
PUBLIC ART
INTERATIONS
In 2016, we spent 22 days outdoors with
The Last Whistle at ArtPrize8 in Grand
Rapids, Michigan.
This little boy walked up to the sculpture
and said, “Mommy, that’s a monster”. She
got down and said “ Honey, that’s your
Great Grandpa” and went on to share his
story with her young son.
Just one of hundreds of stories told
during this International Art Event.
PLACING SCULPTURE STARTS WITH LOCATION
▪ A Place of Importance.
▪ A Location that will attract Visitors and provide easy access to All. ▪ The ability to provide a Place to Educate and Reflect – Building Community Pride.
▪ Opportunity for a Historical Perspective.
▪ Enhancing Visitors Experiences and Attendance at nearby Businesses and the Guest House Museum.
Identify an Existing 501-c3 to
Manage Fundraising.
Define a Funding Plan:
▪ Grants
▪ Local Donations
▪ Community Business
Sponsorships
▪ Out of the Area Donations
▪ Other 501-c3 contributions
▪ Services/Equipment/Labor
and Materials in Kind
▪ Legacy Pavers and Plaquescreate an ownership by
community, a place of identity
and community pride.
▪ Integrating a “History Wall”
concept that takes the viewer
on a historical journey with
inscriptions and a timeline
that encompasses Fort
Bragg’s history.
FUNDING A PUBLIC ART PROJECT
STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
SITE APPROVAL/DESIGN/LANDSCAPING
▪ Approval and Commitment to Location and Funding Mechanism. ▪ Approval of Artist Contract.
▪ Start Community Conversation on Site Design Concepts. ▪ The Concepts can be completed in stages, including a temporary placement of The Last Whistle in Fort Bragg.
COMMUNITY LEGACY PAVERS