Community Artist Project Public Art commissioned for Bushwick by Bushwick Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizens Council Inc Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizens Council Who we are We have a strong belief that a combination of ID: 773689
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Community Artist Project:Public Art commissioned for Bushwick by Bushwick Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizens Council, Inc.
Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizens Council Who we are We have a strong belief that a combination of comprehensive social services and continued community development is essential to properly address the multi-faceted problems of a low-income community
Targeting Community Artists As Bushwick’s growing Art scene gains world-wide attention, many local Artists find themselves struggling to maintain their Public Art practice as they now compete with global artists and advertisers for scarce funding and installation site opportunities. CAP provided space, support and paid opportunities for local artists.The Artists/Art collectives that were selected for CAP have long-term ties to Bushwick and have long celebrated the creative expressions of the community.
Community Artist Project RBSCC’s Community Artist Project ( CAP) was developed as an intentional community initiative focused on providing opportunity and support for the longstanding creative Bushwick community.CAP is a unique local opportunity, calling together RBSCC residents, RBSCC staff, our built environment and our creative community, to develop Public Art. RFP designed to target existing creative community and encourage them to submit proposals. CAP continues RBSCC’s tradition of developing services and opportunities based on the needs and goals of the community.
RFP Response
Bushwick
The Artist: Danielle DeJesus Her art speaks to the changes Bushwick is experiencing. Since2008, she photographs people in the community. Photography at FIT. Works at Macys. http://danielledejesus.com/ The Building: 299 Jefferson St 6 Units, 100% Affordable Acquired from HPD in 1990 Gut rehab
The Artist: HopsArt (Arts and Rhymes Collective) He has created portraits, illustrations, public murals, memorials, and backdrops.Majored in Illustration at Massachusetts College of Art. Works as Access-a-ride dispatchhttp://hopsart.wix.com/hopsart The Building: 424 Melrose St 24 Units, 100% Affordable Includes Section 8 (PBV) units for extremely low-income residents Passive Design Faith-based PartnershipCompleted January 2014
The Artist: Wil Change Mad-Era(World of Dreem Collective) Latino artist, born and raised in Bushwick. Youth and peer educator,organizes community events &teaches youth swimming. The Building: 26 Morgan Av 5 Units, 100% Affordable Acquired through 203 KLIHTC, HPD, and HUD subsidyCompleted 2015
The Artist: Mark Garcia Professional artist, full-time custodian at a neighboring school. Associate’s Degree from FIT. Knickerbocker Plaza Public Plaza: RBSCC Maintenance Partner Public Plaza Completed 2015 Art Intervention Expected Fall 2016
CAP’s Social & Economic Impact Local Economic Development Community Empowerment Creative Professional Development Give back the ownership of the walls to the CommunityNeighborhood Pride
CAP Challenges Recruiting from a pool of Community Artists presents an opportunity to support the creative & professional development of underrepresented creative communities.However, it also presents some challenges:Socio-economic barriers Additional staff support
Actionable Advice Artists live everywhere ! Outreach to your tenants, staff, community partners, and neighbors!Engage your community throughout the RFP process. Give the community a say in where and what art is installed! Beware of the transformative power of Art: possible unintended consequences.Non Profit Corporations are responsible for supporting the equitable transition of communities and preserving the social and built environments of the communities they serve.