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316 Ashworth Street
Location Map
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Location: SW corner Ashworth & Nova Vista
Occupant: cole Julie-Riel
District: St. Vital
Neighbourhood: Dakota Crossing
Artist(s): Annie Bergen, École Julie-Riel Students
Year: 2011
Sponsors: Take Pride Winnipeg!, Richardson Foundation, Inc., Winnipeg Foundation
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Annie Bergen: "I worked with one grade seven class on this project. Fence owner
is
motivational speaker/life coach Stephanie Staples. She was having trouble with
graffiti on her fence, and had been trying to work something out with the school
so
that the kids could paint the fence. Stephanie's business tagline 'Your Life
Unlimited' served as our theme: limitless potential, which is a perfect theme
for junior
high students! Students made drawings about the theme, and submitted them to
me. I combined these drawings into one final design, which left room for other
ideas
and inspirations along the way. The kids scraped and primed the wall, and then
they spent their days painting with me until completion. A unique feature of
this
wall while painting: one side of the fence was sunny and the other side in shade
all
the time. So, when kids got tired of the heat, they switched to working on the
shady
side. There was a lot of pride and excitement surrounding this wall. Now,
instead of
looking at graffiti everyday on their way to school, students, staff and the
community get to see this bright, beautiful wall!"
Stephanie Staples (client): "Annie, I cannot express my thanks enough making my
fence come alive. I feel like my house is wrapped up in love and it has given
our entire community a boost. Your work with the children to create this special
piece of art, your attention to detail, your customization and your pleasant
demeanour made this entire project shine. Thank you for the difference you
make.!"
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