Here's the idea in a nutshell: The old Springville city building and library is slated to be torn down next spring. Before that happens, what if we invited a whole bunch of artists to stake out territory in the building, let them work their creative magic, then open it up as a temporary art exhibition. If we can pull it off, we might even be able to turn it into a fundraiser for projects like the new library and the Rivoli theater renovation. And we could make a documentary along the way, something that would last.
Today I met with Adam Price, the director of the Salt Lake Art Center. In 2007, he put together Project 337, which is the basic inspiration for my idea (though I imagine it would unfold quite differently in our community).
Adam gave me a good sense of what organizing it all involved (by the end, after this video of the project in process was filmed, 150 artists participated!), and even though it sounds exhausting, I think it would be amazing!
What do you think? (And would you want to help?!)
3 comments:
I cannot help from down here, but I think the idea is brilliant!! May I share your post with other friends I have in UT? Perhaps they have friends who would like to be involved.
I love that idea!! My sis in law is an artist and would probably love to be involved. I can't create art but I love it an would be happy to help.
May I just say, sometimes reading your blog is exhausting. I have difficulty fathoming your energy. It amazes me!
And I think it's a great idea. Best wishes.
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