Are you an artist that would like the opportunity to paint an outdoor mural?
NOW is the time to submit an idea for Storm Drain Reveal 2012!! Submissions must be received by February 27th, 2012. Please read the Call for Artist carefully and submit the Artist Application with your design.
This year you have the opportunity to submit a design based on a specific storm drain location. You may also submit a general design that could work on any location. The locations are as follows:
Jordan Creek Watershed:
Drury- O’Reilly Events Center
Boonville in front of the Greene County Justice Center (This is a large 2-drain location)
Central St. West of Boonville – City Parking Lot
Commercial Street – Corner of Boonville & Commercial
Commercial Street – Corner of Robberson &Commercial
OTC campus Central Street
In front of Bailey Alternative School, W. Central Ave
Fassnight Creek Watershed:
Parkview/Fassnight area
Pea Ridge Creek Watershed:
Hillcrest High School – North Grant Street
Galloway Creek Watershed:
Glendale High School circle-drive
Here you can view pictures of the current selected storm drains.
Please contact Tiffany Frey at 836-6183 or tfrey@missouristate.edu with any questions or concerns.
Keep scrolling to see the results of Storm Drain Reveal 2011....
Where do you think the stormwater goes that you see running across your yard then down the street? We have found that often times people misunderstand the path of the stormwater and believe it gets cleaned before being discharged into our rivers. But the reality is that the stormwater drains lead directly to our waterways. So whatever is on our grass, streets, parking lots, and sidewalks is picked up by the stormwater rushing over it and carried down the storm drain landing straight in the river.
The James River Basin Partnership and the City of Springfield Stormwater Services joined forces to try to clear up this common misconception. This effort, patterned off the successful 'Rain Barrel Reveal' is entitled Storm Drain Reveal.
Ten local artists were chosen to paint murals on ten downtown storm drains. Each piece of art was required to reflect the path of the stormwater. Sketches were submitted, art chosen, and the work began.
Photographs of the storm drains will be displayed at the Canvas Art Gallery 315 South Avenue during First Friday Artwalk May 6th then again during Artsfest May 7th & 8th. During those two events come place your vote for a "People's Choice" award!
During the remainder of the month of May you can find them hanging at Mudhouse Coffee at 323 South Avenue.
All the storm drains that were chosen for Storm Drain Reveal lead to Jordan Creek. Jordan Creek is a tributary of Wilson's Creek which drains into the James River eventually ending up in Table Rock Lake.
There are many things you can do to help keep our stormwater and as a result, our rivers and lakes cleaner. You can collect your rainwater, build a rain garden, get your soil tested and a 4-year nutrient management plan written, pick-up pet waste, keep lawn clippings out of the street, and make sure your vehicle is in good working order to name a few. So spread the word; The stormwater heading down the storm drains lead straight to our rivers!
To view the entire Storm Drain Reveal brochure CLICK HERE.
To view the Artists Bio's CLICK HERE
Thank you to all those that helped make this project a success:
Kat Allie, Instructor of Fine Arts at Ozarks Technical College, allowed her students to work on this project and provided valuable input; Pressure Tech, LLC pressure washed all the storm drains; Seal Krete donated the concrete primer and clear coat; and the Urban District Alliance, the Springfield Regional Arts Council, Canvas Art Gallery, and Mudhouse Coffee are providing time and space to feature the photographs of the storm drains.
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