MB Art Center Mural Project
Leadership Manhattan Beach
Class of 2022
Presenters- Greg Cicchino, Rita Crabtree-Kampe, Betsy Rubino Leadership Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach Art Center Mural Project
LMB wishes to donate a Community Created Mural to the City of Manhattan Beach.
● A local artist will create a paint-by-number style mural design ● The MB community, including preteens through adults in a one day event ● The artist will add finishing touches
● Location: 11th St. south-facing parking lot wall at the MB Arts Center Purpose: Develop community spirit by promoting inclusion, collaboration, creativity & mental well-being; while increasing visibility of the MB Art Center
11th St. Parking Lot Wall: Mural
A Common refrain from
MB residents:
“WE have an Arts Center?”
“WHERE is the Arts Center?”
WHY A MURAL?
This public art will be a
landmark for audiences
● Art Exhibits generate
only 200-300 attendees
over 10 weeks
2020 MBCC approved the
MBAC Revitalization
Project
● Phase 2.3 identifies
the need for murals in
strategic places
You can’t find your
audience if they
can’t find YOU!
Promoting Community
The 2020 Parks Master Plan
Common Themes B: Create a Sense of Community
Our Project Design Promotes
Community Pride
Emotional Well-Being
Relationship Building
1. Request submissions from local artists, review, select muralist
2. Present Mural Project to MBCC, get feedback & support
3. Present Mural design to CAC
4. Canvas neighborhood, send postcards, survey
5. Artist Meet & Greet
6. Report data, request design approval from MBCC
7. Outreach to community
8. Community Painting Party
9. Ribbon cutting; participant & sponsor recognition
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
Proposed Mural Design
Artist: Nichole Blackburn
Celadon Studios and Big Sky Countries
Jan10 Design chosen
Jan 18 MBCC- Donation, feedback & support requested
Jan 20- Feb 14 Neighborhood canvassing; postcards & survey Host Neighborhood “Meet the Artist” event
Mar 1 Report data and request City Council approval
Mar 15-Apr 15 Community participation sought
April 30 Mural created
May Ribbon Cutting- community & sponsor recognition
Timeline
Benefits
● Promotes unity, mental well-being, & relationship-building among the MB community
● Upgrade the space and beautify MBAC entrance
● Increase visibility for MBAC resulting in:
a) Increased attendance
b) Increased art appreciation
c) Increased cultural acuity
● A public art landmark
● Symbol of pride and community for MB residents
LEADERSHIP MANHATTAN BEACH
THANKS YOU
FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE