but the end result can be one of the most fulfilling experiences in one’s life. About 50 people showed up at the orientation that was held for the grants. It was there that they were briefed on what’s involved with making this happen and it is indeed a significant time commitment. “This is something that takes a lot of organizations and a lot of follow through,” said Seville. But the more word spreads and the more people see what can be done with one of these grants, the more confidence they’ll have to try and go for it next year. Traveling through town you have probably seen many lasting results of the Neighborhood Public Art Mini-Grants including the historic mural on the curved corner of the Richmond Senior Center at Macdonald Ave. and Civic Center St., a series of murals on the Richmond Greenway Trail from Harbour Way to 2nd St., and much more including mosaic trash receptacles along the Greenway and throughout the city. This year, among several media and visual arts projects, three plays have been selected to be produced. “Plays are an outstanding opportunity to have workshops,” said Seville. These grant recipients will learn the complete background on what it takes to produce a play, including workshops on acting, theatrical design, the whole gamut. “If they never had this experience or learned any of these skills they’d have no clue as to whether they would ever be interested in pursuing a career in this,” she continued. “If it turns out to be something that they enjoy doing they now know they can pursue that.” And that’s really what this program is all about. Mosaic Trashcans Po’ Boys Kitchen Cast
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