PRLog (Press Release)– Jun 21, 2011– HARLEM, USA – There is always something exciting to see on the streets of Harlem, but few sights are more magnificent than the 36 new banners that are now flying on streetlight poles along the world-renowned 125th Street corridor. Today at the Dwyer Cultural Center, the BID ON CULTURE 2011 project, in conjunction with its celebration of Black Music Month, unveiled the six winning designs that were selected from 41 submissions in the 125th Street Business Improvement District's (the 125th Street BID) third annual BID ON CULTURE banner design competition. The double-sided banners are displayed from Fifth Avenue to Morningside Avenue and from Broadway to 12th Avenue, and along 12th Avenue up to 138th Street.
The winning banner designs are the work of five professional New York bmw visual artists who responded to a Request for Proposals (RFP) released in April. The RFP sought banner designs that celebrate Harlem's musical legacy as well as personalities and venues closely associated with Harlem's contribution to the history and development of music in America.
The selected artists and banners are: • Corine Campbell: Billie Holiday • Misha McGlown: Jimi Hendrix and Josephine Baker • Tomo Mori: Somos la Musica • Soyca Mphahlele: New Colors • Hubert Williams: True Colours
Barbara Askins, President and CEO of 125th Street BID, said, "The designs, the colors, the creativity and concepts all began to define the culturally sensitive streetscape improvements that the BID is seeking to bring to Harlem's major commercial corridor. We are pleased to exhibit the work of great artists and, and we believe these banners will enhance the pedestrian experience of those who are walking across 125th Street over the coming year."
Voza Rivers, Harlem Arts Alliance (HAA) Chairman of the Board, said, "There is certainly no dearth of talent throughout New York. The fact that all five of the BID ON CULTURE 2011 banner winners reside in New York, and four of the five live in this community, is testament t rc helicopter and car market place o the many exceptional artists who make Harlem their home," said. "The panel of judges had a difficult job, but we are confident that the selections are dynamic and beautiful depictions of what Harlem is all about."
Wayne Benjamin, Director of Residential Development for Harlem Community Development Corporation (Harlem CDC) said, "The BID ON CULTURE project gets better each year. The banner design compet corsa ition continues to evolve and is an exciting way to showcase Harlem, its culture, its people, and its businesses. Harlem CDC is proud to partner with the 125th Street BID, the Harlem Arts Alliance, the talented artists and the diverse group of Harlem businesses and stakeholders who stepped forward to sponsor this initiative."
The annual BID ON CULTURE competition is spearheaded by a partnership of The 125th Street Business Improvement District, the Harlem Arts Alliance and Harlem Community Development Corporation to showcase the cultural vitality of Harlem along 125th Street, its primary commercial thoroughfare. Its objective is to promote recognition and understanding of Harlem's unique and authentic heritage, its role as a vibrant center of culture and to help promote the continued revitalization of 125th Street as the economic and artistic heart of Harlem.
The sponsors of the BID ON CULTURE 2011 project are Aloft Harlem, Applebee's, The College of New Rochelle, The City College of New York, Columbia University, Con Edison, Hip-Hop Culture Center and The Mama Foundation.
This BID ON CULTURE 2011 project is supported by NYC & Company. "Cultural activity is a major attraction for visitors to New York City, drawing more than 21 million individuals last year who enjoyed our City's history and arts," said NYC & Company CEO George Fertitta. "We are proud to support the BID ON CULTURE initiative which celebrates heritage, showcases local talent and spotlights one of alfa romeo the most vibrant destinations in our 1086274749 five boroughs."
125th STREET BID 18th ANNUAL MEETING Following the introduction of the winning artists and unveiling of the BID ON CULTURE 2011 banners, the 125th Street BID held its 18th Annual Meeting, also at the Dwyer Cultural Center. New York City Comptroller John Liu discussed his office, the city's economy and local business issues and Brian Morris spoke about ESmith's Legacy's vision for the southwest corner of 125th Street and Lenox Avenue.
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