By Kristan on April 18, 2013
Proposed McLean Mural
The painting of the western side of the McLean Mural is about to kick off this weekend and we have two great opportunities for you to pitch in!
Saturday from 9 – 11 am
This Saturday we will be cleaning up decomposed leaves and trash from underneath the McLean underpass so that we can begin painting without the worry of tripping or slipping in old leaves.
To Bring: Gloves, shovels, rakes, push brooms
Sunday from 8 am – Noon
On Sunday, artist Carl E. Moore will begin painting the base coats for the mural and he could use a hand. Painting will begin at 8 am and we expect to be done by noon.
To Bring: old painting clothes
RSVP is not required. Just show up to the McLean Underpass (located on McLean between York and Evelyn), sign a volunteer waiver and help out. If you can’t stay the whole time, that is completely fine. We look forward to starting this mural!
Posted in Events, neighborhood | Tagged Carl E. Moore, clean-up, McLean Mural Project, painting, volunteers |
By Kristan on April 18, 2013
BBB Semi-Annual Secure Your ID Day 2013
Saturday, April 20th, from 9:00am – Noon
At The Commercial Appeal
495 Union Avenue, Memphis TN 38103
FREE On-Site Document Shredding and Identity Theft Prevention Tips
Pull out those old credit card records, bank statements and other personal paperwork you no longer need and let us destroy them for you at no cost!
You don’t even have to get out of your car!
BBB & Cintas employees will remove the documents from your car and put them in the shredder while you watch!
Posted in neighborhood, Safety | Tagged BBB, Cintas, Commercial Appeal, Identity Theft, Safety, shredding |
By Kristan on April 12, 2013
Tickets for the Art for Art’s Sake Auction are on sale through Saturday, April 13th at 3 pm. After that time, you will have to get your tickets at the door.
To purchase your tickets, please click here.
Posted in Events, neighborhood | Tagged Art Auction, Art for Art's Sake Auction, Karen Capps, tickets |
By Kristan on April 8, 2013
This year, we are using VolunteerSpot to organize volunteers for the upcoming Art for Art’s Sake Auction on April 13th at the Young Avenue Deli. In return for your time, you will get many, many hugs from us! What, that’s not super appealing? Well, you will also have full bidding rights, food, beer and a very nifty complimentary t-shirt as well!
Here’s how to sign up in 3 easy steps:
1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/WQbiax
2. Enter your email address. You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot.
3. Sign up! Choose your spots – VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me at the email above and I can sign you up manually.
Please do not hesitate to call (901.272.2922) or email (E-mail hidden to prevent spam) with any questions.
Posted in Events, neighborhood | Tagged Art Auction, Art for Art's Sake Auction, volunteer |
By Kristan on April 8, 2013
The Featured Poster Artist for the 2013 Art for Art’s Sake Auction is the amazing Karen “Bottle” Capps. Karen’s works are always very unique and distinct due to her use of old metal beer and beverage tops, along with other objects others would readily describe as “trash”. Karen’s artwork is a perfect fit with this year’s overall theme of Cooper-Young becoming more environmentally-friendly and sustainable.
In addition to Karen’s amazing skills as an artist, she is also a proud Cooper-Young volunteer. Each year, she dedicates her time to helping organize donations from fellow local artists, setting up and moving the Live Auction display at Otherlands and creates the stage set-up for Auction night. She is a past Alexia Hampton Memorial Award winner and a great asset to our neighborhood.
To learn more about Karen “Bottle” Capps, visit our Art for Art’s Sake Auction website and check out this 2011 article about Karen!
Posted in CYCA Website, Events, neighborhood | Tagged Art Auction, Art for Art's Sake, Art for Art's Sake Auction, artists, Karen Capps |
By Kristan on April 8, 2013
KittyBob is missing. He was last seen behind Sweet Grass and House of Mews on Monday morning (4/1/13).
He is a long haired gray and white tabby with one cropped ear. He is skittish of strangers and is medium to large build. If you have seen him, please call, text or leave a message at 857-2881.
Posted in pets | Tagged lost pet |
By Kristan on April 8, 2013
Just in time for our Art for Art’s Sake Auction on April 13, we have a preview with a gallery of what will be at the auction, along with Cooper-Young news and events for the month of April.
Click here to view the April LampLighter as a PDF (Adobe Acrobat required)
Posted in LampLighter | Tagged Art Auction, Art for Art's Sake, artists, business, LampLighter |
By Kristan on April 3, 2013
Recycling Bins at Cooper and Walker
Deadline: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Who Is Eligible: Local Memphis artists 18 years or older.
Design Award: $1,000
Project Green Fork and the UrbanArt Commission invite local artists to create designs for two recycling containers in the Cooper-Young District of Memphis, at the intersection of 1000 South Cooper Street and Walker Avenue. Project Green Fork has adopted the existing recycling center in this location, which is intended to be both functional and visually attractive. Working collaboratively to enhance the cultural and environmental vitality of the neighborhood, the project partners invite stimulating designs. Goal of the project is to create artistic markers that identify the Community Recycling Center as a distinctive Cooper-Young asset that is positive, culturally rich, diverse, lively, and welcoming to both residents and visitors. Previous mural experience is not required.
Continue reading “Recycling Center Beautification Murals RFP”
Posted in neighborhood | Tagged artists, eco, green, Project Green Fork, Recycling, RFP, Urban Arts Commission |
