RColorful Corners 2013 Update
In the summer of 2013, RColorful Corners repainted 4 street murals with the help of over 175 volunteers that dedicated 525 hours of time! These events brightened the streets of Rochester and brought together members of the different neighborhoods and partnering organizations. We thank Sherwin Williams for selling the street paint to us at a contract price and for the downtown Rotary Clubs donation to help us purchase paint brushes and supplies.
- Historic Southwest Neighborhood-Funky Flower, June 18 Location: 7th Street SW and 7th Avenue SW
- Cimarron Neighborhood-Unity, August 10 Location: South of 48th ST NW on 20 1/2 Ave NW
- Slatterly Park Neighborhood-Flower Kaleidoscope, June 8 Location: 5th Avenue and 7th Street
- Northrop Neighborhood-Goose, August 7 Location: 2nd Avenue and between 9th & 10th Street NW, on the one-way street going North
RColorful Corners is a grassroots project that works to bring neighbors together to create colorful street murals. We transform public space into neighborhood assets, while creating stronger relationships between neighbors.
This project is a way for neighbors to gather once a year and work side-by-side in a fun activity, creating a common gathering space. Organized by RNeighbors, this project was spearheaded by neighborhood associations, and works with community organizations, schools and neighbors to fulfill its vision. More history on RColorful Corners can be found at our web site and lots of colorful photos of the painting events can be found on the RNeighbors facebook page.
Program Partners
We couldn’t make this happen without our program partners. Big colorful round of applause for them!
- City of Rochester: ensures the street closure is official, sweeps the street prior to painting, and delivers the barricades
- Sherwin Williams: provides contract prices on the street paint
- Safety Signs: Allows us to use their street barricades
- St. John’s Block Party: Awarded a grant to RNeighbors for paint and supplies
- Active Living Rochester: Awarded a grant to RNeighbors for paint and supplies
- The Rotary Club of Rochester: Awarded a grant to RNeighbors for paint and supplies
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