2012
Projects:
- “Big Nine Legends”, “M.L. King Street Art”, “Help, Share, Love”, “Principle Colors”, “Eight on the Big Nine“, “We Inspire“, “I Have a Dream“.
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Other:
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“Words of Revitalization” by Sannah Parker and Tanqueray Harper
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Chattanooga Civitan Club presentation by Frances McDonald
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Kiwanis Club of Chattanooga presentation by Frances McDonald
- Breathe Wallets available at the Hunter Art Museum, Blue Skies, and H*Art Gallery of Tennessee.
- “Big Nine Legends” commemorative postcard and book printed
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Tucker Foundation grant awarded for 20/20 Vision
- Tennessee Arts Commission Arts Education – Community Learning grant awarded for Hamilton County Department of Detention Mural Project
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Tennessee Arts Commission Arts Project Support grant awarded for Gateway Murals Program
Events Include:
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. “Pecha Kucha One Off Event” presentation by
. Zach Atchley at the Hunter Museum of American Art
. results: Raised awareness in the local community
“Public Art Tour” with UTC’s ThinkAchieve Beyond
the Classroom 2012 Imitative
. results: Engaged freshman UTC students with the community
. and youth of Riverfront Pkwy
2011
Projects:
Other:
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“Homes” donated to Chattanooga Community Kitchen and re-sited at H*Art Gallery’s community garden
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www.MarkMaking.org launched
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Community Outreach: Tornado Recovery Mural at Long of Chattanooga car dealership
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Grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga awarded for “MLK Blvd Mural Series”
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“Drawn In”: Mark Making’s gallery debut at the Jewish Cultural Center
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“Meet Mark” slideshow created by Candy Kruesi
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Fashion Marks launched on Etsy featuring “Slice of Life” Silk Scarves and “We Speak” Vinyl Clutches
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Ed and Bernie Massey Visit Chattanooga (funded through a MakeWork grant).
Events include:
“A Creative Experiment with Ed & Bernie Massey” Workshop (video by Thomas Ramsay)
Result: Mark Making’s process shifted to incorporate more professional design input in project planning
“Bringing the Public into Public Space” Charrette (video by Bill Moore)
Result: Community Statement on Public Art
“Center for Creative Arts: Brainstorm in Classroom” Workshop (video by Lauren Turner)
Result: Mark Making incorporates civic education into programming
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“Art of History” Survey: measuring intrinsic value
2010
Projects:
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“Wings II”, “Breathe”, “It’s Here” & “Change Coming Here”, “We Speak II”, “Indigenous Species”, “Mosaic: The Flow”, “Art of History”
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“Young Chattanooga Girls Paint an Outdoor Mural” by Wes Rehberg
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LiveStrong Community Impact Project Grant: Mark Making and Erlanger Hospital were regional finalists
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CreateHere MakeWork grant awarded to Frances McDonald
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Bukue One (Tion Torrence) Visits Chattanooga(funded through a MakeWork grant)
Events Include:
“Bomb It: The Global Graffiti Documentary” Screening
“When Does Graffiti Serve the Public?” Panel Discussion
“Word Play 101″ Workshop: preparation for graffiti mural
“Art2Empire” Workshop: creating professional possibilities through urban arts
“Breathe” mural on the H*Art Gallery
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Consultations:
“Bessie Smith – Becoming Part of the Big Nine” on MLK Blvd.: Monika Groppe for UTC Honor’s Program mural
Autism Awareness Mural on Main St.: Tammy Faulkner Smith
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Pecha Kucha presentation by Zach Atchley
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Zach Atchley and Katherine Smalley joined Mark Making Staff
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Volunteer base of nearly 40 and counting
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Media attention: Feature stories in Chattanooga Times Free Press, Parent Magazine, The Pulse, newsletters of the American Institute of Architects and the Society for Industrial Archeology, various TV and radio outlets
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Economic impact: nearly $17,000 paid directly to teaching artists and assistants since inception in 2008
2009
Projects:
Other:
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“Wings of Hope” and “Wings of Change” Video by Katie Whitson
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“Mark Making” brochure & “More Mark Making” brochure
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Consultation with Kathryn Franklin regarding community mural
2008
Projects:
Other:
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Board of Directors formed with 9 directors
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501(c)(3) IRS determination effective July 11, 2008