Urban Revitalization Window Mural 4 Downtown Youngstown

A project in Youngstown, OH by Charmaine Banach
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Stretching over 310 feet across multiple downtown facades, this student-designed mural will highlight Youngstown's Metamorphosis
Backers: 122
Average Pledge Per Backer: $61

Funded: $7,450 of $7,350
Dates: May 30th -> Jun 29th (30 days)
Project By: Charmaine Banach
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Latest News

More Photos

July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
A big "THANKS!!!" to Photographer Stephen Chalmers (http://www.askew-view.com/) for taking these wonderful photos! You can see a close-up of each section of the mural, with a funky panoramic at the bottom of this post. Stop by and check it out if... (Read More)

The mural in the news!

May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to point you to two articles that were recently published about the mural. The Business Journal Daily: http://businessjournaldaily.com/economic-development/‘metamorphosis’-mural-depicts-citys-changes-2013-5-28 The... (Read More)

EXPLORING THE PROJECT

May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
As seen with the murals popping up across U.S. cities in the midst of urban revitalization, there is a new trend forming where mural design incorporates imagery from its surroundings, that in turn act to inform people of the city's new cultural... (Read More)

The mural is completely installed!

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers! First off, I want to say "congratulations!" to my students who spent the last several days installing the mural, and also working on the design and printing process for the last year.  I also want to thank you for your support during the... (Read More)

Come by to support the students or help out!

May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers! We have some major progress on the mural! Through the cold and wind and rain during the past two days, we have been slowly installing the mural.  Two out of the six sections are complete, and the students hope to work all day today to... (Read More)

Installation Canceled Today

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, We are not installing the mural today due to weather.  Stay tuned because we may start earlier tomorrow. Warm Regards, Charmaine  (Read More)

IMPORTANT! Mural going up tomorrow (Thurs) and Friday

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, Just a note that there were last minute changes in the installation and we are putting the mural up tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday at 5:30pm.   Hope to see you there! Charmaine  (Read More)

It's going up this Wednesday and Thursday!

May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers! We are installing the mural this Wednesday and Thursday evening, starting at 5:30PM on both days.  If you are interesting in stopping by to help, Brandi Takas will help train you for the installation.  You are also welcome to stop by... (Read More)

The Vinyl Is In!

January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers! The vinyl for all the windows is printed and is now waiting for better weather for the installation process in Spring! We will need as many hands as we can get for the installation, so please be on the lookout for more information.... (Read More)

Printing Update

November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

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