March Community Meeting - Recap & Resources

Be sure to check out Atlantic City Free Public Library's community programming! Learn more about the Film Society, join the upcoming Adult Craft Club on 3/25, and view more events on their website. Thanks again for hosting us, ACFPL!

Next Community Meeting - TBD - We have a meeting scheduled for April 8, 2020, however, we are monitoring the spread & recommendations regarding COVID-19. It is possible we will cancel or move the April meeting online - check Facebook for updates.

March Meeting Recap & Resource Links

  • Adirondack Chair applications close on SUNDAY!

  • Project applications will be open March 15th-April 15th!

    • 48 Blocks AC is about tapping into your creativity and trying something new. We encourage applicants to really think outside the box, get creative, and collaborate with other artists and community members!

    • Projects take place during 48 Blocks AC Event Weekend (June 20-21).

    • Most projects take place at an event hub. (We can make exceptions depending on the project & reasons why it's placed elsewhere.)

    • We'll notify applicants by May 1st. If you think you need to know if you're selected sooner, note that on your application with some information why & we'll do our best!

    • Read more about what makes a great project on our blog!

  • Seeking housing for muralists! If you have an AirBNB or other rental property you'd be open to donating room(s) in for May email Zach. Exact dates vary depending on the project.

  • Current volunteer opportunities - reply to this email or register online:

    • Mural Tour Docent - you'll be trained to lead tours during 48 Blocks AC event weekend (June 20 & 21)

    • Knitting/Crochet Circle Lead - Organize your own circle or lead a circle we organize. Teach attendees to knit or crochet.

    1. Register to volunteer: atlanticcityartsfoundation.org/volunteer

  • 48 Blocks AC Yarnbomb Project - donate yarn & drop completed panels (24"x40") in boxes:

    1. Donate knitting needles & crochet hooks at community meetings & during knitting circles (please don't leave in the boxes!)

  • Stay Hungry Basketball Court - we've partnered with Stay Hungry to create a painted court in Venice Park!

    • Sgt Sealcoat will donate the surface prep & sealing

    • Artist collective Amber Art & Design will paint the court, collaborating with Stay Hungry & the community

  • Lighthouse Plaza Mural

    • Confirmed to create a 20-story (largest in AC) mural at Lighthouse Plaza apartments. The selected artist is Slim Safont from Spain.

  • Donate walls! Yes - we always need walls. Have one? Email Zach! 

  • ARTeriors - still seeking space to do a pop-up installation this Spring.

    • Starting to look at permanent options - a place where ACAF can have an office, open space for rotating ARTeriors programming & other community programs. Can you help? Email Zach! 

  • Funding ACAF - did you know we are an independent 501(c)3?

    • We're not a city entity. They do support & promote our work, but they don't fund it.

    • Our budget for 2020 is $250K - that means we need to raise at least this much to complete our planned programs & projects.

    • We have two $10K sponsors so far this year - Tropicana Atlantic City & ACDEVCO. We're talking to several businesses about sponsorships and have applied to grants & other funding entities.

  • You can help by:

    • Talking about art, it's impact. When you talk about ACAF, mention we are a non-profit!

    • Make a donation - every dollar counts. Individuals & businesses may make online donations.

    • Talk to Joyce if you want to learn more about sponsorships.

Ideas/Feedback/Questions

  • Get more info about murals from muralists - for tours, Jitneys, etc. Ask the artists for more information.

    • Great suggestion. We do this already and are working to get more information, as well as building an online database so you can easily learn about the murals.

  • How do we address community response to murals?

    • We weigh community feedback and make decisions about responses based on the whole of the feedback. Thus far, we've found that murals that some people dislike others truly love - and incorporating this into our city is an exercise in building community & seeing your experience as bigger than yourself! Art is subjective & that's what makes it fun!

  • Sponsor or donate towards a specific item - like sponsor a chair ($350)?

    • We're trying to figure out ways to create a balance in how we distribute funds internally and help donors feel connected to giving. All feedback & ideas are welcome!

  • How can we make the Adirondack chairs last longer?

    • Prep! Volunteer team can prep all chairs prior to artist pick-up.

    • Investigate marine-grade paint, may limit color palette as trade-off to extend longevity.

    • Investigate alternate sealants - CRDA handles sealing so we are working with them!

  • Will chairs be on the Inlet side of the Boardwalk?

    • We don't determine placement but we will request that CRDA places some chairs here!

  • Can ACAF provide volunteers for 48 Blocks AC projects?

    • If you need volunteers you can create an outline of what you need & when, and we will distribute to the community. We encourage you to do the same!

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