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Waterloo Walls Project

The Waterloo Walls project will initiate and organize the creation of public art on the street. There are (at least) eight potential mural opportunities as proposed in the streetscape plan. Although the implementation of most of the streetscape will have to wait for months, if not years, these murals can be done relatively easily and cheaply. The Waterloo Walls project is an effort to kick off the restoration of the street by declaring these eight walls as public canvases that will express the voice of the community. This goal will be achieved by organizing a set of tools, guidelines, and incentives for the creation of public art.

The Brain Trust

The brain trust will be a select group of artists, merchants, design professionals, and other community leaders who are interested (in) guiding the walls project. It will be this group that not only establishes the goals and structure of the project as a whole but also serves as support network and artistic director for each individual mural.

The main purpose of the group will be to facilitate and motivate participation in the mural project, essentially to ensure that the murals not only happen but that they are a (strong) representation of what the community has to offer. The purpose of the group is not to provide approval or regulation but to make sure that it is worthwhile, supportive, and rewarding for artists, building owners, and the community as a whole to participate.

Additionally the group will serve as liaison between the building owners, artists, merchants association, marketing committee, and design review board. Ultimately building owners can put whatever they like on their own buildings (or nothing at all for that matter) so it is essential that the group act as a constructive and motivational force.

Although input will be welcomed from all members of the community, the brain trust will be limited to a total of six people. Ideally, most of the group’s communication will happen via email or other online means. The group will meet in person only as needed in order to not place a burden on anyone’s schedule.

If you are interested in serving on this important Brain Trust, please e-mail John Boksansky at jboksansky@northeastshores.org