Gunnison City has announced the receipt of a $2,000 grant from the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation for the Legacy Wall. The project is intended to serve as the focal point of a new public plaza planned for the former Top Stop property.
The funds from the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation match a previous $2,000 grant from the Utah Arts Council - Arts in Education. Artists Michael Moonbird and Victoria Lyons will collaborate with local students and community volunteers to develop public art featuring mosaic and self-created tiles.
This project aims to provide community members and students with opportunities to learn about art and local history. The resulting artwork is intended to act as a monument to the community's history and accomplishments. Themes for the pictorial tribute may include the Sugar Beet Industry, Captain Gunnison, the Blackhawk War, the Jewish Settlement of Clarion, original pioneers, and ancient Indians and pictographs.
The Legacy Wall is part of the Main Street Revitalization Project. Previous public art projects in the area include the Sanpitch Dragon and Ocean Art at the Gunnison Swimming Pool. The Sanpitch Dragon project previously involved 241 volunteers who contributed tiles to the wall.
Project Chair Diana Spencer is seeking volunteers to assist with the project, specifically those interested in writing stories or developing tiles. Individuals interested in learning more can contact Gunnison City at 528-7969 or visit Gunnisoncity.org.
