LANSING, Mich. – Mayor Andy Schor, in partnership with the Lansing Economic Development Corporation, the Saginaw Corridor Improvement Authority (SCIA), and the Arts Council of Greater Lansing today announced that artists have been chosen to decorate letters in the upcoming “LANSING” Sign Placemaking Project. A request for artists was released earlier this summer, asking for area artists to submit a proposed design for one letter in the project.
Featured winning artists include:
- L - Emily Wilson
- A - Teresa Dunn
- N - Jasmyne Wells
- S - Cait Schneider
- I - Sara Pulver
- N - Theresa Rosado
- G - Marissa Tawney Thaler
“Lansing is the Arts Capital City and we are proud to show off the creativity of our artists. Now, we get to do it with a new Lansing placemaking sign on one of our major traffic hubs, I am excited to see what our incredibly talented artists come up with to decorate the letters on this sign,” said Mayor Schor. “Public art is so important in Lansing, and this new sign will be a great addition to this busy corridor, and provide a fun backdrop for photos.”
The public art display will consist of “mini murals” featured on 6-foot tall letter signage spelling out “LANSING.” Each of the seven different artists will decorate an individual letter with Lansing-themed art and will be compensated $1,000 for their work, with supplies and materials provided.
“The SCIA stands as a beacon of progress, embodying a steadfast commitment to fostering growth and revitalization for our area. By leveraging resources, we work to create vibrant spaces that not only enhance the quality of life for residents but also attract new businesses and opportunities,” said Tiffany Dowling, chair of the SCIA board and president of M3 Group, a corridor business. “This project provides an opportunity to show our community pride through local talented artists. We are transforming pathways, ensuring that every step we take contributes to a stronger, more connected corridor.”
“The Arts Council was proud to be the administrators of this project that engaged artists to create public art that celebrates our region,” said Meghan Martin, Arts Council executive director. “There was an overwhelming response from area artists who wanted to participate, and we are so excited for the public to see the work unveiled.”
The placemaking sign will be located on the northeast corner of Saginaw Street and North Grand Avenue, next to the Grand River. The total cost of the project is set at $40,000, paid for using placemaking funds allocated from the Saginaw Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority ($30,000) and the MEDC distributed through the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) Community Development Fellowship ($10,000).
The completed sign is expected to be officially unveiled in September.
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