- project leader
- Carolee C
- location
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247 Washington Ave.(Downtown - Court Square)
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- Installation Day 1
the project
Students Building a Beautiful Memphis will rely on students’ artwork to revitalize the exterior of 247 Washington Ave. Over 50 beautiful pieces of art, all created by Shelby County Schools students, will replace the boarded over windows in a building located at the southwest corner of Washington Avenue and Fourth Street.
Students Building a Beautiful Memphis is sponsored by Downtown Memphis Commission as it aligns with the Commission’s charge of “making Downtown Memphis a better place to work, live, learn, invest and visit.”
Students Building a Beautiful Memphis will wrap up with a public celebration inSeptember 2017. We will show appreciation to our donors, the student artists, and all of our volunteers. Entertainment will be provided by a variety of student performing arts programs to showcase the impressive young talent in our community.
the steps
The artworks have already been selected and the design completed. Once we receive the necessary funding our next steps will be:
- Enlarge Artwork
- Prepare New Window Panels
- Replace Current Window Boards with Beautiful New Panels
- Celebrate our Success
why we're doing it
Students Building a Beautiful Memphis provides the perfect platform for our youngest citizens to make significant contributions to their community by:
- Rejuvenating Memphis
- Showcasing Students’ Artwork
- Empowering our Youth
- Developing a stronger sense of Community
budget
DISBURSEMENT BUDGET (as of 1/25/17):
| RAISED = | $3,462.00 |
| ioby Platform Fee | $35.00 |
| Payment Processing Fee (3%) | $99.82 |
| TOTAL TO DISBURSE = | $3,327.18 |
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Treated Plywood |
$950.00 |
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Art Supplies |
$720.00 |
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Installation |
$948.00 |
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Celebration |
$500.00 |
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Sub Total |
$3,118.00 |
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5% Contingency |
$155.90 |
| Celebration | 53.28 |
|
Grand Total |
$3,327.18 |
ORIGINAL BUDGET:
|
Treated Plywood |
$950.00 |
|
Art Supplies |
$720.00 |
|
Installation |
$948.00 |
|
Celebration |
$500.00 |
|
Sub Total |
$3,118.00 |
|
5% Contingency |
$155.90 |
|
Grand Total |
$3,273.90 |
| SUBTOTAL = | $3,274 |
| ioby Platform Fee | $35 |
| Donation Processing Fee of 3% | $98 |
| TOTAL TO RAISE = | $3,407 |
updates
Installation Day 1
Posted 02/19/2018 - 9:09pm
On the afternoon of February 18, 2018 a group of 12 volunteers met at 247 Washington to begin the installation process. Day 1 included 47 art pieces and a few other panels. We expect one more work day will be needed to finish up the front.
What a busy summer!
Posted 08/24/2017 - 7:25pm
Panels have been cut and painted....artwork printed and applied. Most of the panels were moved downtown to get ready for thier installation in the next few weeks.
Art Files Received!
Posted 01/13/2017 - 3:43pm
I received the graphic files of the students' art work today and am once again blown away by the talent of our Memphis students! The enlargement process will begin this week.
photos
This is where photos will go once we build flickr integrationdonors
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CKF
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Pat McRee
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Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
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Halle & Robert Walker
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The Daily News
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Terre Sullivant
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Carroll and Christine Todd
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Margaret M.
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Anonymous
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Big River Engineering and Manufacturing
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Latasha R.
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Stephanie Rollen
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Steve Barlow
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Anonymous
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Jane C.
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Anonymous
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Pat & Mike McRee
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Martha & Sherrie
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Marjorie R.
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Anonymous
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Bill Craddock
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Brett Roler
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Carolee Carlin
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Margaret C.
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Jackson McNeil
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Laura M.
