Description

The NWPIC reached out to Allegheny College in hopes of collaborating with a locally-based artist to create a mural on the side of the first building that the co-operative purchased. In the summer of 2023, Allegheny students completed research under Professor Burleigh. They researched public art and placemaking best practices, and evaluated public art programs in other cities. They made a presentation which was reviewed and selected by the NWPIC. Doug has collaborated with the student assistants to translate the digital design for the mural into a physical woodblock, and that design has been printed in several sections on polytab. The mural is thus ready to be installed on the NWPIC-owned building at 847 Market Street in Meadville in April, once weather conditions are more favorable to sustained outdoor work.

Outcome

A mural at 847 Market Street in Meadville that will celebrate the values of NWPIC, and help distinguish the building from others on the street. This portion of Market Street is in an area classified by the city of Meadville as blighted, and thus particularly in need of the sense of pride and ownership murals can foster among residents.

Project Details

IMPACT TEAM

Arts and Culture

TYPE

Community Project Grants (CPG)

STATUS

Ongoing

FACULTY/STAFF SUPERVISOR

Doug Eberhardt; Paula Burleigh

STUDENT(S)

Katie Duerig; V O'Connor Belcher; Chloe MacLaren

COMMUNITY PARTNER(S)

Northwest Pennsylvania Investment Co-operative (NWPIC)