Bridge Fest, Part II

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Idea Overview

Art-up the bridges

Idea Round Up Concept Sheet

Who worked on idea?

Erin Molchany, Zoe Eng Berg, Jaylin Thomas

What is the idea?

• Artists and community groups design and "Art-up" the bridges
• Juried competition of finished bridges
• Bridges would be national attraction as giant art exhibit
• Big party with winning bridge

How would idea work?

• Pgh companies "adopt" or sponsor a bridge
• Aesthetic and artist exposure and Pgh becomes national attraction
• City permits and call for artists and community participation
• Businesses work with artists

Pluses:

• National recognition
• Artist outlet
• Bridging business, art, and community showcasing the history of Pgh
• Increased foot, boat, bike traffic to see the bridges

Concerns:

• City permits and road closures
• Funding
• Capacity for painting, draping, completing the bridges
• Maintenance of the exhibit

Community opportunities:

Local artists, residents, Pgh companies, visitors, tourist industry, community volunteer opportunities