Build a Cardboard Neighborhood with the Boys and Girls Club

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 19, 2014

For more information, please contact:

Miah Michaelsen, Assistant Economic Development Director for the Arts, City of Bloomington, 349.3534

Build a Cardboard Neighborhood with the Boys and Girls Club

BLOOMINGTON, IN - The City of Bloomington's Arts Commission and Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) are teaming up with the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington to host an interactive art project, "Cardboard Neighborhood," during the Blooming Neighborhood event, Saturday, June 7th from 10 a.m. - noon.

"Cardboard Neighborhood" is a participatory art project led by members of Lincoln Street Boys and Girls Club, ranging in age from 6-14. Members created structures commonly found in neighborhoods, including houses, parks, schools and community centers. The completed structures will be exhibited as part of the "Blooming Neighborhood" event on June 7 at City Hall. Visitors will be able to take part in the project by adding color to the existing structures and designing their ideal neighborhood. Club members will be on hand to help facilitate these additions.

"Cardboard Neighborhood uses hands-on activity facilitated by children to help us all think about what makes a great neighborhood," says project facilitator Sarah Mihich, "and symbolizes the importance of individual efforts in building and enhancing the quality of life in our community." The completed "Cardboard Neighborhood" will be on display during the month of June in the City Hall Atrium.

For more information on the project, contact Assistant Economic Development Director for the Arts Miah Michaelsen at michaelm@bloomington.in.gov or 349.3534.

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