Project Overview:
The Leadership Pueblo Class of 2013 believes that art is an important part of the Pueblo Community and would like to help enhance the visual arts in the downtown Creative Corridor. The class of 2013 will add a mural to the Colorado Bluesky Enterprises, Inc. building located in downtown Pueblo. The Leadership Pueblo Class and Bluesky have come to an agreement to produce a mural that depicts a specific story related to the buildings rich history, originally R.T. Frazier’s Saddlery.
Project Description:
This is a paid public art opportunity for a qualified artist or team of artists working collaboratively to create an artist’s interpretation and design depicting the story of “The 1921 Pueblo Flood & A Horse Named Lucky” written by Eileen Tannich Gose for a wall on the west side of the Colorado Bluesky Enterprises, Inc. building located at 115 W. 2nd Street, Pueblo, Colorado. Lucky, the horse, is owned by Berta McConnell and can be found at the Southeastern Colorado Heritage Center Museum located at 201 West B Street in Pueblo, CO.
Download REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL HERE!
Community Benefits:
Mural projects are known to have positive effects on communities, they become focal points that help to symbolize community pride and dedication. Through the Leadership Pueblo mural project the Pueblo community will benefit!
Murals…
- Promote and celebrate community history and culture.
- Promote an initiative for future visual art projects.
- Generate professional opportunities for the local art community.
- Bring neighbors and community together.
- Motivate individuals to participate in other community improvement projects.
- Increase community pride and decreases graffiti.
- Inspires the power of art.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Leadership Pueblo class is asking for your help to make this project possible. The class will be accepting donations and sponsorships of any amount. The support from the local community is a key element to the success of this project. The Leadership Pueblo class of 2013 appreciates your support!
Sponsorship Levels
Gold Horseshoe Sponsorship Level
Business/Individual Name on Mural Wall – $5,000
Silver Horseshoe Sponsorship Level
Business/Individual Name on Mural Wall – $2,500
Bronze Horseshoe Sponsorship Level
Business/Individual Name on Mural Wall – $1,000
If you would like to become a sponsor of the Leadership Pueblo Class project or make a donation please contact the Leadership Pueblo Class at info@pueblochamber.net
Please note that any amount donated would be greatly appreciated!
Donations to 501(c)(6) organizations are not deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes. Donations may be deducted as a business expense if they are “ordinary and necessary” in the conduct of the taxpayer’s business.
For more information about the Leadership Pueblo Class project – info@pueblochamber.net
About Leadership Pueblo:
Every year the Greater Pueblo Chamber coordinates the Leadership Pueblo program. The program is designed for individuals interested in developing their leadership skills. The curriculum affords each class the opportunity to network with up-and-coming leaders and current decision makers in the community in order to grasp a better understanding of the issues facing the Pueblo community, as well as a chance to discuss solutions to these problems. As a requirement for graduation, all leadership classes are required to plan and implement a class project designed to benefit the community.
The 2014 program begins in January with an overnight retreat and is followed with seven additional sessions scheduled once every three weeks. Sessions include Pueblo’s past, present and future, state and local government, education, health and human services, Pueblo’s resources, the arts and media.
Tuition for the program is $550. Scholarships are available through the El Pomar Foundation for minority applicants, and two scholarships are also available through the Southern Colorado Community Foundation. All scholarships require a three-year commitment to community volunteerism.
For more information on the Leadership Pueblo program call Terri Kallish at (719) 542-1704 or email terrik@pueblochamber.net.
