Layton Boulevard West Neighbors 1545 S. Layton Boulevard, Suite 506 Milwaukee, WI 53215 414-383-9038 www.lbwn.org [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From: Natanael Martinez

Date: October 17th, 2012

Layton Boulevard West Neighbors is pleased to announce a call for artists Application Deadline: November 30th, 2012 Layton Boulevard West Neighbors (LBWN) is commissioning an artistic designer to design AND build a mobile sculpture that will serve as an informational kiosk for the Menomonee Valley, Urban Ecology Center, Hank Aaron State Trail, and the Silver City neighborhood. The kiosk will be visually engaging to a diverse audience and serve the practical purpose of sharing information about community amenities. The application can be found at www.silvercitydistrict.org in the news section or by contacting Natanael at 414-383-9038 or by emailing [email protected]. Deadline to apply is November 30th, 2012. The Silver City neighborhood is one of Milwaukee’s most culturally diverse and unique neighborhoods. The neighborhood is in the process of revitalizing and has seen millions of dollars in investment over the past several years. These grassroot development efforts are being spearheaded by the Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, an innovative community development organization dedicated to revitalizing the Silver City, Burnham Park, and Layton Park neighborhoods. LBWN was founded by the School Sisters of St. Francis. During 2011, the Menomonee Valley Passage was built connecting Silver City to the Hank Aaron State Trail and the Menomonee Valley Industrial Corridor. The third branch of the Urban Ecology Center recently opened in September 2012 adjacent to the Valley Passage at S. 37th St. and W. Pierce St.. The unique mix of a residential neighborhood, natural beauty, ethnic diversity, and Milwaukee industry serve as an inspiration for this project.

## Sent by, Natanael Martinez Layton Boulevard West Neighbors

1545 S. Layton Blvd. Milwaukee, WI 53215 414-383-9038 [email protected] www.lbwn.org