Draft:Greetings from Bend
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Comment: The references provided do not establish notability for this particular mural. Passages such as "the mural has become a notable landmark in Bend" are dubious considering that the mural was only finished a couple of months ago. Given that the artists have created some 60 murals like this, I'm doubtful that each one will meet our notability guidelines. gobonobo + c 01:34, 23 October 2023 (UTC)
- Comment: I'd still like to see some better referencing, with in-line citations. The guideline is at WP:ILC and as mentioned before the tutorial is at WP:INTREFVE.Right now as the sources are hanging at the bottom of the page its difficult to know what part of the article is sourced from what reference.Please also remove the Copyright Information link, which is irrelevant for Wikipedia. Qcne (talk) 11:16, 8 October 2023 (UTC)
- Comment: Please check out WP:NPOV and the tutorial on in-line citations at WP:INTREFVE so you can fix this draft. Qcne (talk) 09:04, 7 October 2023 (UTC)
Greetings from Bend Mural[edit]
Title: Greetings from Bend
Artist: Victor Ving
Photographer: Lisa Beggs
Year: 2023
Type: Mural
Medium: Spray paint and Latex
Dimensions: 11'H x 26'W
Location: 450 NW Franklin Ave, Bend, Oregon, United States
Part of: Greetings Tour
Background[edit]
The Greetings from BEND Mural is located in Bend, Oregon and is associated with the Greetings Tour project, a series of murals inspired by vintage postcards across the United States. The project is led by Artist Victor Ving and Photographer Lisa Beggs.[1]
In response to the global pandemic in 2020 and its impact on local tourism[2],particularly in smaller American cities[3], the Greetings Tour introduced an annual mural grant program.[4] The objective was to support these cities through the medium of art. The Downtown Bend Business Association applied for the grant in 2021 and was selected, leading to the creation of the mural on the south-facing wall of the Downtown Bend Chase branch, situated between Lava Rd. and Tin Pan Alley.[5]
This mural is Oregon's first contribution to the Greetings Tour, reflecting both the cultural significance and community aspirations of Bend.
Design[edit]
The mural, inspired by postcards from the 1930s to 1950s[6], features elements symbolic of Bend's identity:
- B - Represents Pilot Butte (Oregon) and the city's 4th of July celebrations.
- E - Symbolizes the historic Tower Theatre (Bend, Oregon).
- N - Highlights local artistic collaborations, with a nod to Vivi Design Co.
- D - Portrays the serenity of the Drake Park Neighborhood Historic DistrictMirror Pond.
Significance[edit]
Beyond its aesthetic value, the mural has become a notable landmark in Bend, drawing attention from both residents and visitors.[7] The mural serves not only as a visual representation of the city's cultural elements but also as a testament to the collaborative efforts of artists, sponsors, and the community at large.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ Byway, Illinois Route 66 Scenic (2021-04-29). "Litchfield Greetings Tour Mural Meet & Greet on May 1st". Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "New Logan Square Mural Sends "Greetings From" Chicago - CBS Chicago". www.cbsnews.com. 2015-05-14. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
- ^ "The Greetings Tour Mural Project". Prairie Public Broadcasting. 2021-06-29. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
- ^ "Greetings Tour Mural to be Installed in Downtown Oshkosh". www.visitoshkosh.com. 2023-05-05. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
- ^ CBN (2023-09-21). "The Greetings Tour Mural Mirrors the City of Bend". Cascade Business News. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
- ^ "Graffiti Artist to Cross America Painting "Greetings From" Murals". Hypebeast. 2015-01-09. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
- ^ McGee, Kelsey (2023-09-17). "A painted postcard mural has taken shape in downtown Bend, thanks to traveling project partners". KTVZ. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
- ^ Sayej, Nadja. "The Story Behind New York's 'Welcome To Chinatown' Mural". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-10-22.