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Jul
28
Thank you community artists, community volunteer support, and visiting Walldoggers! The murals are amazing works of art, memories of our neighborhood’s history, and symbols of how much can be accomplished when people work together. The powerful images that now line Nicollet Avenue are such a gift to both the Kingfield and Lyndale neighborhoods, that words cannot express how proud I am to be a part of this project and support this work of the community.
Sarah Linnes-Robinson, Executive Director
Kingfield Neighborhood Association
kfna@email.com
See the more of the murals at www.walldogs.lyndale.org
All you have to do is click on the map under photo galleries to see each individual site.
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Jul
25
Walldogs Murals Day 1: July 24, 2008
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Walldogs on Nicollet: Day 1–Let the painting begin! Visit www.walldogs.lyndale.org for more photos and also current event information. If you have questions about Walldogs on Nicollet contact Sarah Linnes-Robinson, KFNA Executive Director, kfna@email.com. 612.823.5980.
Jul
20
Walldogs On Nicollet Final Designs Released & Event Schedule Published
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It’s time! After 18 months of planning it’s finally time for the Walldogs on Nicollet to happen. We hope that you can join us this week, as both a spectator and a participant. We have an incredible week of events and activities planned. You can also always find more info at www.walldogs.lyndale.org.
Family Friendly Art Activities
MLK Park (4055 Nicollet Avenue)
1 to 5 pm
Join us for family friendly art activities from Leonardo’s Basement, the Minnesota Opera Company, and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts - Art in the Park. The event will also feature musical performances from Minneapolis City Council Members Elizabeth Glidden and Scott Benson and the Minnesota Opera Company as well as a performance by Franko Master Hypnotist.
Walldogs on Nicollet Block Party
Zion Lutheran Church (128 West 33rd Street)
5 to 11 pm
The Walldogs on Nicollet Block Party will celebrate all the work the artists and volunteers have done to complete this amazing project. The event will feature gyro dinners, a beer garden, and the drawing for the winners of the Walldogs raffle. The event itself is free with a $5 suggested donation. Food and beer are extra.
The entertainment lineup for the night is:
5:00 to 6:00 pm - Threshold
6:00 to 7:30 pm - Cornbread Harris
7:30 to 8:30 pm - Artist Celebration, during the artist celebration we will recognize the lead artists for the project and auction off the mock-ups of their mural designs.
8:30 to 10:30 pm - Curtiss A and the Jack’s of Fate
Volunteer Opportunities
We need your help to make this project a success! Below is a list of volunteer opportunities, let us know how you would like to help!
Volunteer Orientation
Monday, July 21st
LNA offices 3537 Nicollet Avenue
7:00 to 8:00 pm
Join us for a short orientation on everything that is happening for Walldog volunteers. We’re encouraging everyone who is volunteering to come to this session. If you haven’t signed up for a specific shift, just show up, and we’ll get you signed up.
Volunteer Shifts Still Available July 24-27.
Having great volunteers to help with support, set-up, and clean-up are integral to the success of this project. If you haven’t yet signed up, don’t worry, we’ve got a job for you. Some of the roles we need to fill include:
Runners to help bring materials to mural sites
Set up for the Saturday Family Friendly Arts Fest and Walldogs Block Party
Server and Food Prep volunteers on Saturday at Walldogs Block Party
Information/Registration Table volunteers
Volunteers to sell raffle tickets
Greeters
Clean-up on Sunday
For more information on volunteer opportunities click here.
To volunteer contact - Julia Modest at juliamodest@gmail.com
/ 612-750-6180
More Mural Designs
To help get everyone excited we wanted to send out a second batch of mural designs. One of the great things about this project is that all of these murals will be painted in 4 days.
You can see pictures of these and the other sites, find out more about the artists, and see what the themes for each mural will be by checking out our website.
Fun Ways to Help Out!– Here are a couple of simple ways to help the Walldogs out!
Walldogs Raffle
To help raise funds for the project and to show off some great stuff from our local business community, we’re holding a Walldogs Raffle. The grand prize will be a wine cellar worth at least $800 of wine and beer donated by community members.
So grab your favorite bottle of wine or that six pack of special micro-brew that you think everyone should try, sign it, and drop it off at the LNA Office (3537 Nicollet Avenue) - which also happens to be the same place you can buy your raffle tickets for $5 a piece.
Second prize will be $200 in cash. Check out the raffle page on the website to see more great raffle prizes.
Tell a Friend
As much fun as this project is going to be, wouldn’t it be more fun to help out with a friend. Help us out by inviting your friends and family to join you in taking part in this great community event.
The Walldogs on Nicollet is a joint project of the Lyndale and Kingfield Neighborhood Associations. We genuinely hope you will help make this project a success and our neighborhoods a better place to live.
Jul
10
Kingfield E-Mail Notice 7/9/08
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Kingfield E-Mail Notice
July 9, 2008
Content:
1) Kingfield Second Sundae Sunday-Coffee-Honey ice cream at the Market, July 13, 9 AM-1:30 PM! AND Crosstown Reconstruction Staff too!
2) Take a Walk for the Farmers’ Market!
3) Walldogs Announce Mural Designs!
4) Check out the new Kingfield Web/Blog at www.kingfield.org for up-to-date information on neighborhood happenings in-between these weekly notices! Comments on stories can be left by neighbors
1) July=Hot / Ice cream=Not Hot
Celebrate Dairy Month at the Market Sunday July 13, 4310 Nicollet Avenue South, 9-1:30!
AND
Crosstown: I-35W/Hwy 62 Reconstruction Information
Crosstown staff will be available to answer questions about the project at the following location:
Kingfield Farmers Market, 4310 Nicollet Ave. S
Sunday July 13, 2008
Event Hours: 9:00 am to 1:30 pm
Crosstown staff available from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
If your question or concern cannot wait until then-please contact:
Crosstown Project Hotline: 1.866.743.6590
Email: crosstown@rranow.com
Website: www.mndot.gov
Crosstown Project Office: 6242 Lyndale Ave S, Richfield*
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May
29
New information from Walldogs newsletter:
Welcome to the Walldogs on Nicollet News - In order to keep everyone up-to-date with everything that is happening with the Walldogs on Nicollet project , we’re going to be sending out the Walldogs on Nicollet News regularly between now and the Walldogs meet from July 24th to 27th, 2008. More information on the Walldogs on Nicollet can be found at www.walldogs.lyndale.org.
Walldogs Announce Mural Sites
This past week the Walldogs on Nicollet released the locations of the mural sites for this summer’s meet. Thanks to some great local businesses we’ve been able to line-up eight sites, where we’ll be painting 10 murals and signs. You can check out pictures of the sites, find out more about the artists, and see what the themes for each mural will be here .
Twin City Tattoo (3129 Nicollet Ave) - FranCisco Vargas, Lead Artist, will focus on bringing together Minneapolis’ historic and current skylines together.
Gray’s Leather (3301 Nicollet Avenunue) - Bernie Gietl, Lead Artist, will focus on Joseph Nicollet. Nicollet was a French geographer who is best known for mapping the Upper Mississippi River basin during the 1830’s.
J’s Furniture Building (3500 Nicollet Avenue) - David and Susie Butler, Lead Artists), the painting at this site will focus on the old Nicollet Ballpark and the Minneapolis Millers.
Lyndale Neighborhood Building (3537 Nicollet Avenue) - Dale Manor, Lead Artist, the painting at the LNA building will use a series of postcards to depict the history of Minneapolis and the Lyndale Neighborhood.
Salvation Army (3740 Nicollet Avenue) - Dave Petri, Lead Artist, The Salvation Army mural will focus on the history of the Salvation Army.
TNT Building (3601 Nicollet Avenue) - Adam May, Lead Artist. The TNT Mural will focus on Minneapolis’ historic street car system.
MLK Park (4055 Nicollet Avenue) - Dawn & Steve Lane, Lead Artists north side of the building, Bob Parsons, Lead Artist building front. The north side painting will focus on tying together the old and the new, with the center piece being the old park building and wading pool. The front of MLK will also get a face lift with a new sign that celebrates Martin Luther King, the park’s namesake.
Ungerman Construction (4450 Nicollet Avenue) - Bill Diaz, Lead Artist. The two paintings at the Ungerman
location will focus on the history of brewing in Minnesota.
Apr
20
Wall Dogs
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MURAL SCAVENGER HUNT
· Answer each question by visiting the appropriate Walldogs on Nicollet Mural.
· Submit all completed forms to the Walldogs on Nicollet Block Party, Saturday July 26, Zion Church, 128 W. 33rd Street, between 5-7 PM, to be eligible for a prize drawing. Must be present to win valuable Walldogs Memorabilia!!
Twin City Tattoo (3129 Nicollet)
What building can be seen in both images on the Twin City Tattoo building?
When can you get a tattoo at Twin City Tattoo?
BONUS: Where does the language come from on the mural and why is it significant to Minneapolis?
Gray’s Leather (3401 Nicollet)
Name two of the mapping tools depicted on the Joseph Nicollet Mural the Nicollet used to map the Mississippi River Basin. BONUS: Name all four mapping tools!
What three things can Gray’s Leather repair?
B-Squad Vintage (3500 Nicollet)
What were the 4 adjectives used to describe the Nicollet Baseball Park?
BONUS: When was the final game played at this stadium?
Going for a DOUBLE BONUS: Who was the architect of the stadium?
Bases loaded BONUS: Name two other structures designed by this architect in Minneapolis.
LNA Building (3537 Nicollet)
How many chickens are in the murals on the LNA office?
What is the slogan of the Lyndale Neighborhood Association?
BONUS: What Native American tribe lived in the area in the 1800’s when Joseph Nicollet was mapping the area?
Salvation Army (3740 Nicollet)
Who is the gentleman depicted on the Salvation Army mural and what is his significance to the Salvation Army?
What three verbs describe the work of the Salvation Army?
TNT Barbershop (3801 Nicollet)
What is the significance of the two symbols in the lower corners of the mural?
MLK Park (4055 Nicollet)
What was the name of this Minneapolis park before it was renamed Martin Luther King Park?
BONUS: What totally awesome local company donated the scissor lift to Walldogs on Nicollet?
Ungerman’s Construction (4450 Nicollet)– Street level
What animal is on the Brewing in Minnesota mural?
BONUS: What is the exact species of animal?
Ungerman’s Construction (4450 Nicollet)-Upper Terrace
What 3 species of the birds are shown in the Sport Beer Mural?
What year was Ungerman’s Construction established?
Final Bonus Question: How many gallons of paint were donated to Walldogs on Nicollet to create all these murals?
Answer: Too many to count-thank you N-Glanz, Ronan, and Valspar!!
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Kingfield and Lyndale Neighborhood Association’s want to thank all the Walldog artists for their time, energy, and creativity. Without them, Walldogs on Nicollet could have never happened!
Name: ___________________________________________________________________
£ I am interested in planning future neighborhood art projects.
Address: __________________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________ E-mail: ___________________________
Feb
8
Walldogs Meeting Minutes 2/8/08
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Walldogs Steering Committee
MINUTES February 8, 2008
Present: Mark Hinds, Sarah Linnes-Robinson, Ray Carron,, Sandy Parnell, Jenny Breen, Jen Koehler, Julia Modest
Fundraising Update:
Sheraton Midway interested in offering a deal to Walldogs artists for lodging–$99 per night—also interested in being a sponsor.
Sponsorship packages complete—people need to update spreadsheet with ANY contacts they have to help get our foot in the door. Kudos on the cool photo promo on changing a wall that Randy put together!
McKnight and MRAC grants denied
Event Update:
Living Art Community Art Show has almost 50 artists registered, about half of them returning artists. 25 posters have already been spread around the community—just printed 25 more. Deadline for registration is March 5. It will be held at Rau+Barber. John from Rau+Barber will put together a video based on 30 second Walldog video for us to loop through out the show. Message needs to be” Be a Part of it. Sign up below with a list of needs/jobs. Sarah will get an sign-up sheet out closer to the event for people to claim their volunteer commitment at the event—Julia also offered to help work out any details or tasks that need to be done.
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Oct
19
Walldogs Meeting Minutes 10/07
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Walldog Steering Committee
MINUTES
October 2007
Present: Mark Hinds, Sarah Linnes-Robinson, Ray Carron, Carole Bersin, and Karen Heegaard, Sandy Parnell, Tracy Nielson, Jenny Breen
Kick-Off Weekend Recap (will be compiled and sent in a separate spreadsheet!)
Fundraising & Communications—
Grants have been submitted to:
MRAC-denied
MN150-in process
Target Foundation-in process
Hamburger Helper-in process
Case Foundation-in process
Upcoming Deadlines:
Forecast
Compas
MRAC spring (April?)
Communications Actions Needed:
Completion of Sponsorship package and presentation—Mark. Deadline for completion and presentation at the Nov 1 Walldog meeting
Meetings set up with possible sponsors to talk about the project—Mark. Will set these up after Nov.1 meeting.
Letter to all Nicollet Businesses explaining the project, criteria for site selection, and soliciting sites—Letter completed week of 10/15. Mailing list compiled and letter mailed week of 10/22.
Events:
Private “artist holiday fair” selected Walldogs as project they will support: holiday fair hosted by Carole Johnson and Anne Sennes at Carole’s house at 5111 Garfield Ave S, 5-9 PM, on Nov 9. Sarah will provide Walldog info for event and attend on behalf of the project. All Steering Committee members encouraged to attend and bring a friend or two to shop!
Walldogs Quarterly Events Planned to “keep the buzz”:
December 8: Deck the Walls Holiday band and beverage bash
March 21 or 22: Off the Wall Community Art Show
Early May: Garden Part 2
July: Site Events including MIA at King, bus tour and scavenger hunt, bands on sites, possibly a kid mural or panels, etc.
Event Actions Needed:
Scout out location and bands for Deck the Walls—Sarah, Sandy and Ray
Scout our location for Art Show and put together planning team–Sarah
Send handwritten thank you’s from Kickoff weekend—Sarah
Send formal donation recognition letters for Kickoff weekend–Mark
Artist and Site Selection:
Debate started about who leads walls-Walldoggers and/or locals. Tabled due to time to separate meeting between Bersin, Hinds, and Linnes-Robinson. Separate meeting on the topic resulted in this compromise: Walldoggers will lead most projects. An RFQ will not be posted for locals but if any come to our attention with exterior mural and group experience, we may interview them for their interest and possible leadership of a design and site. Debate also occurred about providing a travel stipend for lead artists. This matter will be decided by December when we will confirm with our artists.
Artist and Site Timeline and Actions:
Carole will solicit firmer commitments now from Walldoggers that have tentatively expressed interest.
Mark will provide packet about project including possible wall samples for sites that can be sent to potentially interested Walldoggers.
A decision will be made regarding travel stipends for lead artists by December.
Desire is to have artists selected and confirmed for at least 6 sites (minimum number of murals desired) before Christmas. Any others would be solidified as we finalize sites in January-early February ’08. Artists and walls all decided and used for promo in March.
Criteria for sites was also brainstormed. Although it should be refined it is, as follows.
1st Determinant:
graffiti
visible
location–both stretching through the two hoods but also some grouping with other murals
business in compliance with city code
attitude of building and business owner
2nd Determinant:
smoothness of wall
willingness of building and /or owner to:
pay for wall prep arranged by us
provide a cash contribution
invest in the building and /or business long term
light the finished mural and their building
support the artists during the project with:
bathrooms
food
water
visits
Steering Committee Membership
Steering Committee membership and task force participants were brainstormed. Julia, Jen, and Laura will be invited to the next steering committee meeting to see if they want to join. Mary Daub will be invited to work on the fundraising piece.—Mark
Mary Hunter, Andrew from Youthline at the park, and Barb Shleton will be invited to work on events.–Sarah
The Steering Committee meets next on Thursday Nov. 1 (and every first Thursday of the month!) at 7:30 at LNA.
Minutes provided by Linnes-Robinson, 10/19/07.
Jul
16
Walldogs Meeting Minutes 07/11/07
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Walldog Steering Committee
MINUTES
7/11/07
Present: Mark Hinds, Sarah Linnes-Robinson, Ray Carron, Carole Bersin, and Karen Heegaard
Presentation by Bersin on meet in Algoma. Key points:
Illinois meet planned for September 08 which means we will be in July ‘08
Some Walldoggers expressed interest in Minneapolis meet—potential project leads identified
Walldoggers getting more “official”—creating a packet of materials for “what it takes to bring the Walldogs to your town”. Insurance specified as a concern by Walldoggers, as well as transportation costs for lead artists.
Algoma was good model of community working alongside Walldoggers—need to explore how this was achieved more—Hinds will discuss this and other notes with Dave, the Algoma organizer.
Decision:
Walldogs on Nicollet will meet weekend before Hudson in July 2008.
Linnes-Robinson presented the event proposal for 2007. Since writing up the task list earlier in the day she had been having second–thoughts about the capacity of the Walldog Steering Committee to pull-off the street dance. At her request, it was agreed by those present to remove this event from the 2007 list and shoot for it in 2008. Instead a “kegger” may be held at Hinds house as a fundraiser for the Walldogs, and we can do something more simple on site to encourage people to come view the mural in progress such as scope ice cream or serve drinks. The group was enthusiastic about the Harvest Breakfast idea (Linnes-Robinson will pursue seeing if this is compliance with the Farmers’ Market rules) and the Eating for Art event. The Event Group will craft a request for businesses and solicit participation.
A brief conversation was held regarding the La Princessa mural and its trolley theme. Linnes-Robinson shared photos of other Walldog murals that captured train images and Hinds referred to a new book that was just published about trolleys. Bersin will have a draft design by July 23 to present to La Princessa’s owner. If approved, Linnes-Robinson will take it to the City and it can be used for promotional materials (including both organizations newsletters) if finalized by August 6.
The meeting was adjourned.
Minutes provided by Linnes-Robinson, 7/16/07.
Jun
7
Walldogs Meeting Minutes 06/07/07
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Walldog Minutes
6/7/07
Attending:
Karen Heegard, Sandy Parnell, Carole Bersin, Ray Carron, Sarah Linnes-Robinson, and Mark Hinds
Updates:
La Princessa (34th and Nicollet) has been secured as a site. We will work towards painting this site in September ’07 as a teaser for the larger event in ’08.
Carole talked about the upcoming Walldog Meet in Algooma, Wisconsin the weekend of the June 21st. She is attending and planning on holding a “forum” with other Walldoggers about the differences in holding an urban rather than a small-town meet, their benefits or detriments of piggy-backing on Hudson, and their interest in participating in our meet. She will have a decision about if it will work to piggyback on Hudson in July ’08, or if we will move ahead with our stand-alone event in September at our meeting in July.
Mark presented the comments that he heard regarding our proposal at the MRAC review yesterday. The proposal was generally unfavorably received and he expects it will be turned down. Some of the comments included: the festival needs to be more fleshed out, what is the subject matter of the murals and how is it defined, how will the project be evaluated, how will volunteers be engaged, is there artistic value to the work. MRAC will have another round of funding next spring where we can be better prepared to answer these questions.
The fundraising/marketing committee met and began fleshing out the message of the materials that will be produced. The themes of the event are 1) Community Building 2) Art is a community value, and 3) There is a public benefit from the murals being part of the community and seeing them be created. The thread that needs to be woven throughout all of these is “diversity is a value”.
We brainstormed duties for Volunteers including:
Check-in, serving lunch, delivering snacks and water, providing host homes, cleaning up, as well as those that paint.
Both the fundraising/marketing group and the event/volunteers group will meet before the next large group meeting. The large group was tentatively scheduled for Wednesday July 11 at 5 PM.
Minutes provided by Linnes-Robinson, KFNA Executive Director, 6/7/07.