September 2020 – RNeighbors

Independent Litter Clean Up Encouraged, 2020 Litter Bit Better Canceled

September 29, 2020 Comments 0 Comment

With the health and safety of community members as a top priority, the Litter Bit Better planning team has decided to cancel the 2020 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The planning team with representatives from RNeighbors, Olmsted County Environmental Resources, and the City of Rochester, are encouraging residents to find ways to do smaller, independent litter clean ups in their neighborhood. Litter Walks: Bring a small trash bag on any walks you take and pick up any litter along…

Mural Project to create Employment and Increased Vibrancy

September 22, 2020 Comments 0 Comment

Artists Selected and Announced for Local Mural Project to create Employment and Increased Vibrancy throughout the City The City of Rochester, in partnership with RNeighbors, is pleased to share that 15 artists have been selected for the creation of permanent outdoor painted murals throughout Rochester neighborhoods in the fall of 2020. This partnership is part of the City Council’s Support for People initiative to create job opportunities for local artists who are not fully employed due to COVID-19. Several of…

Mural Painting Basics

September 16, 2020 Comments 0 Comment

So you were awarded a CARES Artist Mural Grant. Now what? This workshop will go over logistics of the grant and give you best practices on mural painting from Greg Wimmer, a local long-time muralist. Monday, September 21 6:30-7:30 pm Link to join Zoom Workshop (meeting completed) PDF of Workshop PowerPoint Location Agreement (for murals on businesses) Workshop Topics Review of chosen muralists and their work Supply locations Rental equipment Working on scale Review of best practices for mural painting…