Delaware has a new mural wall to welcome folks into the neighborhood.
About a year ago, members of the Delaware Neighborhood Association started discussions on creating a mural for the block wall on the northwest corner of Glenstone and Portland. After obtaining the appropriate approvals, the neighborhood association’s board of directors reached out to several local artists for design ideas and bid proposals. A dogwood design was selected, the DNA board voted on the expenditure and began the process of fundraising. Local artist Farley Lewis was selected to complete the mural. About half of the total funds were raised through a GoFundMe campaign shared on the Delaware Neighborhood Association Facebook page and individual members’ pages. The remaining funds were obtained through individual asks made to the various businesses located within the Delaware neighborhood.
The fundraising process took the better part of the year. Once the funds were raised, the process accelerated. The wall took just a little over two weeks to complete. Thanks to the artist and to all of the businesses and neighbors who made it possible.