WANT TO HELP?
WHAT: Save the mural petition signing
WHEN: Friday, Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. to Sunday, Nov. 22 at 11 p.m.
WHERE: Toxic Brew Company, 431 E. Fifth St, Dayton.
COST: Free
GRAFFITI: ART OR NUISANCE?
To some, graffiti is a public nuisance. To others, it is thoughtful street art like this that has helped the Gem City to shine brightly once again. The Dayton.com team has even had its own debates on the many forms of graffiti around Dayton and its place in the city's landscape.
Toxic Brewing Company is hoping public support will help them get forgiveness, after they failed to get permission for painting a historic building in the historic Oregon District.
Brewery owner Shane Juhl tells us that painting a mural on the side of the business about a month ago was a “spur of the moment decision” that they made without getting required approval from the city of Dayton landmark commission.
“For something this large, it has to go in front of their commission,” he said. “We were having this block party and the two artists I work with… came up to me with, I thought, a pretty sweet idea of -- during this block party -- a live mural painting.”
Juhl hopes that by building community support, the landmark commission will allow the mural to remain in place.
Juhl is gathering petitions from people who support the mural, and hopes to present them to the landmark commission’s next meeting on Dec. 10.
While many debate whether street art is a work of art or public nuisance, those who do support retaining the mural can do the following:
1. Sign
Stop in at Toxic Brew Company and sign a petition to show your support for public art. The brewery will hold a signing event from Friday, Nov. 20 to Sunday, Nov. 22.
You can view and download the petition here.
2. Share
Share this photo to show support for artist created and commissioned street art, but all tasteful street art. "Together we can make this city beautiful, interesting and attractive," reads Toxic Brew Company's Facebook post.
3. Selfie
Help create some buzz by sharing a photo of yourself in front of the mural to social media. Be sure to use the hashtag #daytonstreetart
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