I have started this campaign to petition Harrogate Borough Council to allocate a legal wall where budding artists can paint without fear of criminal charges and hopefully also provide a space where people both young and old can be taught new skills. This would significantly reduce the amount of illegal graffiti in and around the town which in result will save money in clean up costs. Hopefully in the future the Arts Council could be involved with helping to get schools on board with art projects, community events etc. You only have to take a look at Stockwell Park in London to see how big similar schemes have become. The Artists it attracts from around the country and, indeed, the world and the resulting tourism it brings. If you feel passionate about this or know someone who has been charged with criminal damage before for indulging in their interest in graffiti, I'm sure you saw how negative this can be on a person's life who has no where to learn this art form. The question is: Do we have to go to jail first to become a Street Artist/painter?!
I am currently compiling a list of potential wall locations to present to the council so they have zero excuses to say no. Email your local councillor today and demand they meet with me to discuss these specific sites.
April 18, 2014
The momentum behind this campaign proves the town is ready for a dedicated space for artists. Post the link on your Facebook page and email your local councilor today to let them know we are not backing down.
Reached 100 supporters
April 18, 2014
15 Comments
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Anthony McKeown
12 years ago
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It makes sense. Provide a place for artists to showcase and practice their skills. This will also give the council more leverage in contesting any claims that facilities have not been provided for people interested in this art form. Graffiti is growing in popularity and is no longer simply confined to streets and public places. It is becoming popular in many areas of design work, from personal properties to bars and nightclubs. Nurturing the interest and development of this industry could benefit Harrogate and the UK by placing its citizens at the helm of the budding industry.
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Belinda Weston
12 years ago
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I have seen a lot of these free walls posted online and always thought it was a really great idea . Well done Pro Alkomist for doing this
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Ben mcintyre
3 years ago
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Leeds and other cities and small towns have legal graffiti walls for people to paint without worry or legal consequences. BUILD THE WALL
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William Huffman
11 years ago
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i am a FELON now because I was charged with a felony DOP for doing GRAFFITI... Give these kids a legal wall so they can safely express themselves and not wind up like me with their rights to bear arms and vote stripped from them.
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Pro Alkomist
12 years ago
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Thank you so much.. If the council don't support me I will find a local business to be a part of this, somebody with BIG walls... ;)
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For the Art's Activist
· petition starter
12 years ago
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Lets hope we can reduce allot of Council expenditure, and put Harrogate firmly on the map of the Art's world.
I have started this campaign to petition Harrogate Borough Council to allocate a legal wall where budding artists can paint without fear of criminal charges and hopefully also provide a space where people both young and old can be taught new skills. This would significantly reduce the amount of illegal graffiti in and around the town which in result will save money in clean up costs. Hopefully in the future the Arts Council could be involved with helping to get schools on board with art projects, community events etc. You only have to take a look at Stockwell Park in London to see how big similar schemes have become. The Artists it attracts from around the country and, indeed, the world and the resulting tourism it brings. If you feel passionate about this or know someone who has been charged with criminal damage before for indulging in their interest in graffiti, I'm sure you saw how negative this can be on a person's life who has no where to learn this art form. The question is: Do we have to go to jail first to become a Street Artist/painter?!
I am currently compiling a list of potential wall locations to present to the council so they have zero excuses to say no. Email your local councillor today and demand they meet with me to discuss these specific sites.
April 18, 2014
The momentum behind this campaign proves the town is ready for a dedicated space for artists. Post the link on your Facebook page and email your local councilor today to let them know we are not backing down.
Reached 100 supporters
April 18, 2014
15 Comments
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Anthony McKeown
12 years ago
Featured
It makes sense. Provide a place for artists to showcase and practice their skills. This will also give the council more leverage in contesting any claims that facilities have not been provided for people interested in this art form. Graffiti is growing in popularity and is no longer simply confined to streets and public places. It is becoming popular in many areas of design work, from personal properties to bars and nightclubs. Nurturing the interest and development of this industry could benefit Harrogate and the UK by placing its citizens at the helm of the budding industry.
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Belinda Weston
12 years ago
Featured
I have seen a lot of these free walls posted online and always thought it was a really great idea . Well done Pro Alkomist for doing this
B
Ben mcintyre
3 years ago
Featured
Leeds and other cities and small towns have legal graffiti walls for people to paint without worry or legal consequences. BUILD THE WALL
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William Huffman
11 years ago
Featured
i am a FELON now because I was charged with a felony DOP for doing GRAFFITI... Give these kids a legal wall so they can safely express themselves and not wind up like me with their rights to bear arms and vote stripped from them.
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Pro Alkomist
12 years ago
Featured
Thank you so much.. If the council don't support me I will find a local business to be a part of this, somebody with BIG walls... ;)
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For the Art's Activist
· petition starter
12 years ago
Featured
Lets hope we can reduce allot of Council expenditure, and put Harrogate firmly on the map of the Art's world.
It makes sense. Provide a place for artists to showcase and practice their skills. This will also give the council more leverage in contesting any claims that facilities have not been provided for people interested in this art form. Graffiti is growing in popularity and is no longer simply confined to streets and public places. It is becoming popular in many areas of design work, from personal properties to bars and nightclubs. Nurturing the interest and development of this industry could benefit Harrogate and the UK by placing its citizens at the helm of the budding industry.