The last time you heard from us, we told you about our awesome new public art program that we have affectionately named the Monrovia Cool Stuff That Our Super Talented Public Works Folks Stamp in the Sidewalk Program (or MCSTOSTPWFSITSP, if you will). You remember, we showed you our first stamp, which you can find right outside of the Monrovia Historical Museum. Remember? No?
Ok, then before you read any further, check out this post to refresh your memory. We'll wait.
You back? Ok, good. So, now that you remember the MCSTOSTPWFSITSP, we are ready to tell you about phase 2. Oh, yes, there is most definitely a phase 2. Let's make that capital 'P', Phase 2!
Now, this is where we need your help. In addition to "Monrovia Tidbits," the other cool stuff that our super talented Public Works folks will be stamping into the sidewalk is poetry. But, not just any poetry. Poetry that is written by you guys and gals, the residents of Monrovia! Pretty neat-o, right?
So, here's the way it works. We have just launched our very first Annual Monrovia Sidewalk Poetry Contest. Sounds nice and official, don't you think? If you are interested in taking part of this public art program and seeing your works take physical shape on the public rights-of-way (AKA sidewalks and streets) around town, submit a short (200 - 225 character) poem to us by December 31, 2017. If your poem is selected, we will stamp it into the sidewalk!
As we replace sidewalks throughout the town, we will be stamping "Monrovia Tidbits" on east-west streets, and "Poems by Monrovians" in the north-south streets. This is a citywide public art program, so your poem could appear anywhere in the City, maybe even outside of your own front door! For more information and to download the Sidewalk Poetry Contest application, click here.
We can't wait to read the submittals!
We know that we can expect great things from our Inspired and Engaged Community Full of Budding Artists and Those Dedicated to Neighborhood Beautification (or, as we like to call it, IAECFOBAATDTNB).
