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these families-90%of whom had never been to the garden. At NCBG's first event for these families, 35 <br /> children and family members participated. NCBG plans to host biweekly events starting in March. <br /> Local artist,Jeannette Brossart,will conduct sessions with these groups for the creation of the "free <br /> form" mosaics based on the participant designed patterns captured with a temporary fixative (tile tape <br /> is an industry product which allows mosaic tiles to be made and adhered temporarily, pending <br /> permanent installation). "Free form" mosaics refer to patterns of mosaics that are not necessarily <br /> connected together as a single mural, but can cover a larger area and the overall design area may be <br /> added to as the program may be continued for subsequent program sessions. For example, if butterfly <br /> patterns are created as part of the "pollinators"theme, the individual butterflies will be created in <br /> mosaic and then can be attached independently of each other as if they are flying across the wall.This <br /> type of design will be fulfilling, educational, and inventive for participants during each phase, and result <br /> in an artwork that can be viewed and enjoyed in each phase (artwork can be considered finished after <br /> each phase, but can be added to as time/budget/opportunity arises). This framework will allow NCBG to <br /> continue the program in subsequent years, ultimately serving many more participants and community <br /> partners, while increasing the impact of the educational artwork. Participants will also create their <br /> pollinator design in paper mosaic as a take home keepsake. Sessions will take place at the NCBG facility <br /> during the grant period. <br /> With the help of participants, Ms Brossart will install 24 sq. of recycled glass custom mosaics created <br /> during this program, so the immediate impact of the artwork will be seen and appreciated by the <br /> community. Exterior installation does depend on suitable weather conditions, every effort will be made <br /> to complete the project within the grant timeline. NCBG will include adult participants for this phase of <br /> the work, making this a multigenerational project. The mosaic artwork will be permanently affixed to an <br /> exterior wall in the NCBG's Wonder Garden. A celebration and reception will be held upon completion of <br /> the project. <br /> The unique location of the mural will become a focal point for local families with children and adult <br /> visitors, Orange County school groups, and serve as a valuable extension to our"outdoor classroom"for <br /> the existing children's programs which serve a diverse group of children, i.e. age,gender, race and <br /> economic situation. (The NCBG provides need based scholarships for children's programs.) This mural <br /> will allow NCBG to communicate the importance of pollination, using dynamic and multi-level learning, <br /> to both participants and to a wide and diverse audience of thousands of visitors throughout the year. <br /> This project will expand our partnerships with Ronald McDonald House, local visiting schools and <br /> teachers. <br /> Since 2008, Ms Brossart has conducted over twenty residencies, including CAPS (Creative Artists in <br /> Private/Public Schools),Town of Chapel Hill Artist @Work and an on-going successful mosaic workshop <br /> series with Kidzu Children's Museum. Ms Brossart has a professional history with NCBG as she has been <br /> selected as an artist in the annual Sculpture in the Garden exhibit for many years and has recently <br /> conducted a weekend mosaic stepping stone workshop with overwhelming response. She has passion <br /> for creating artwork that is mindful of environmental conservation and nature ideals not only in <br /> materials and practices, but conveys that message within the context of the art, and impact on the <br /> viewer. <br /> 3 <br />