Using Social Media and Murals To Create Change. Arlington Arts and Mural Initiative (AAMI)

GOING VIRAL!

Using Digital and Social Media to Support Community and Economic Development

FLICKR: YOUR PHOTOSTREAM

MYARLINGTONTX.COM/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/2013/09/ONCALLNEWSLETTER_0913.PDF

MEET THY NEIGHBOR, FORMER PASTOR ENCOURAGES NORTH TEXANS | WFAA.COM DALLAS - FORT WORTH

ARLINGTON PROUD - PRIORITIES

• Safe neighborhoods with sidewalks and well-lit streets.

• Excellent Public, Private or Charter Schools and Home School Associations.

• Reasonably priced housing with appreciating values, and rentals for younger resident.

• Short commutes to work or school.

• Nearby parks and libraries.

• Cultural and performing arts options for the entire family.

• Healthy grocery stores nearby.

• World class medical care.

• Friendly neighbors.

• Walkability.

• Youth arts and sports opportunities.

• Unique, locally owned restaurants.

PARK PLAZA WALL IMAGE POSTED ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM. “WHO WOULD LIKE TO PAINT THIS WALL?”

FEBRUARY 2014

14 ARTISTS RESPONDED YES!PARK PLAZA WALL – POWER SPRAYED AND

SCRAPEDMARCH 2014

PARK PLAZA 320 FT WALL – PRIMED & READY TO PAINTMAY 2014

DATE SELECTED TO KICK OFF MURAL PROJECT MAY 17, 2014

"ARLINGTON PROUD" LAUNCHES BEAUTIFICATION CAMPAIGN | NBC 5 DALLAS-FORT WORTH

LAUNCH PARK PLAZA MURAL FACEBOOK MAY 2014

PROJECT TO COVER GRAFFITI-TAINTED WALL WITH COLORFUL MURAL BEGINS IN ARLINGTON

ARLINGTON CITIZEN JOURNAL -PARK PLAZA MURAL

LOVE OF MUSIC, CITY INSPIRES LOCAL TO PROVIDE PIANOS FROM THE

ARLINGTONVOICE.COM

DALLAS MORNING NEWS

ARLINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION VIDEO

PARK PLAZA MURAL

FORT WORTH STAR TELEGRAM

PANORAMIC PICTURE OF THE COMPLETED MURAL

LAUNCH OF ARLINGTON PROUD CONCERT – LEVITT PAVILION – SEPTEMBER

7, 2014