AWESOME!

Fantastic, I loved it!

Glad I'm not the only one this happen too :)

Is there an updated plan, perhaps a preferred pathway, for creating murals in Reading? Might there be interest in including buildings along the river trail that comes from West Reading through RACC's campus and is in planning under a reinvigorated vision to move parallel to Penn St. through the City?

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Yes! Curiosity and engagement are my favorite part

Of these great murals!

Do you work with for-profit businesses, bringing murals to their buildings on a commission basis?

Can you speak to what techniques you used to build consensus with the neighborhood and property owners to develop the mural corridor?

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As more murals develop is there any thought of making some that could be "Photo Bombs" so to speak. A person could insert themselves into the mural for picture moments to share on Instagram.

I've seen this in other states. Also, I have seen 3D additions to the murals.

Can you show a before and after, maybe the West Reading Playground?

Mike, do you feel mural art can be a deterrent to graffiti vandalism, which some would claim is art.

I remember when the Opportunity House mural was done on a private home, you paid tribute to the owner on the mural. She was kind enough to let you enter her home so you could access the mural from a higher level. There are so many components to your murals.

Where are you receiving funding for the projects and what is the typical timeline from concept to install/painting? If a business is interested in having mural(s) installed on their buildings, would you be the primary contact to get the process started?

Do these require any kind of upkeep?

How can we get involved?

After 10 years when they wear, do you recommend fixing up, or painting over and creating something new?

I am a graphic designer by trade and would love to volunteer with you Michael and the kids, if time allows.

Is there a possibility of an organization like Mural Arts in Philly - funding?

Could we create a mural that is our graffiti artists avenue to sharing their art

A little plug - We have all of the West Reading Murals at: https://visitwestreading.com/public-art/ We are now up to 45 Murals including Court Street in WR

The Fast Lane program will be continuing this year! If you are interested in being involved please reach out to me at mamie@berksarts.org. This program is in collaboration with the BCIU

Great presentation, Mike!

Our Wings to remember was done as a more instagramable mural where people stand in front of the wings.

If a business is interested in having mural(s) installed on their buildings, would you be the primary contact to get the process started? What does the timeline look like from concept to install/painting?

There is a Netflix special on Lodz, Poland and their street art

Beyond increasing visitors, have you experienced other ripple effects or benefits to the area thanks to the murals?

I am one of those people who has a photo in front of the wings! Only time I have ever had "angel vibes" lol

You rock Mike! Great presentation!

Do you have a map of all of locations - or just on the individual ones?

Thanks!

Thank you for this fantastic presentation!

Yes, a mural map would be helpful! Thanks so much for all your work, Mike!

Thank you all for your feedback! I was a pleasure working with David and Mike, and see the wonderful art in West Reading!

Thank you Mike for your leadership in this arena.

Great presentation Mike, thanks!

Thank you for all that you do!

Thank you, Mike!

Excellent Presentation, Thanks!

Thank you!

https://www.berkscommunitymurals.org/

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Thank you.

Thank you!!!