retreatback Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 :) Hello, I am someone trying to listen and learn of formulas and other ways to achieve awareness and legal/permission walls in my community. There is a huge problem with younger kids destroying everything right now and I have the attention of the city manager. I need to get some advice. Please any advice or feedback is greatly appreciated!!! Thank you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnitzel Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 easy ask for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFAkilla Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 rad out all the shit kickers in your community then bust out a fat burner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shameless self promotion Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Younger, as in under 15? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunm Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Show up with a gun at the next city council meeting... ...they'll listen to you whether they want to or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!@#$% Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 the way i knew of it getting done: step one (not necessary but helpful) compile portfolio of a few GOOD walls you've done with people who will be painting with you, legals are best...jams are good for getting this shit done.. if you are worried about your identity, make the name you are painting legally something other than your graf name. 2 find wall smashed with shitty graffiti that is attached to a business 3 approach business inquiring about the identity of the owner, so that you may approach him/her/them with an offer about doing a mural on their wall to discourage graffiti (or talk to city manager) 4 discuss intelligently with owner (city manager) that you would like to paint a NICE graffiti mural and show examples..look nice and speak articulately, explain that it will deter other graffiti explain that you might paint what they wish IF they pay for materials (if not you paint what you want) if you do not explain that you are trying to do a graf mural, they may well stop what you are doing while you are doing once they figure out what you are up to, so it is usually best to be upfront with them unless you paint really fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slush.e Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 dont use the term "graffiti" while talking to them. Just say art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdoc1 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Alternative Exterior Decorating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunm Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 4 discuss intelligently with owner (city manager) that you would like to paint a NICE graffiti mural and show examples..look nice and speak articulately, explain that it will deter other graffiti explain that you might paint what they wish IF they pay for materials (if not you paint what you want) Something tells me this kid would fuck #4 up in a spectacular fashion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r3ader Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 and always remember, with legal walls too, location is everything. you have a much better chance of convincing business owners in areas that are rampant with graffiti, or in an artsy part of town, etc., anyplace counter culture shit is more acceptable, than you are the downtown banks. additionally, if you have the city manager's ear, the real business is to convince them to give you an underpass that's off the beaten path (Clogged Caps 5 in San Antonio featured walls very near downtown but not that you'd necessarily happen upon without purpose, great location) or at least not part of the main city square and get them to let you have a small festival, get the art approved by them first (big must, CC5 walls were? or are going to be buffed due to disagreements about the content, keep it approveable, and only designs turned in before hand can paint, etc) charge heads to come see the night of, make it a whole shin dig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogieman Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 yah i live in oakland now good leaga walls and allt eh main street s are prtty cop affied but its nothing compered to bryklyn fuck i visted my friend soo un chilll yah leagal walls woudl be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iloveboxcars Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 legal walls are gay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screw-up Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Show up with a gun at the next city council meeting... ...they'll listen to you whether they want to or not. AHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA...duude i literally almost shat myself cause i laughed soo hard!!!!!:lol: :scrambled: :lol: :scrambled: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isor357 Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 yeah. Considering my legal situation combined with my insatiable desire to smash walls i needs to secure some legals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shameless self promotion Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 legal walls are gay. Truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontsleep34 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 the way i knew of it getting done: step one (not necessary but helpful) compile portfolio of a few GOOD walls you've done with people who will be painting with you, legals are best...jams are good for getting this shit done.. if you are worried about your identity, make the name you are painting legally something other than your graf name. 2 find wall smashed with shitty graffiti that is attached to a business 3 approach business inquiring about the identity of the owner, so that you may approach him/her/them with an offer about doing a mural on their wall to discourage graffiti (or talk to city manager) 4 discuss intelligently with owner (city manager) that you would like to paint a NICE graffiti mural and show examples..look nice and speak articulately, explain that it will deter other graffiti explain that you might paint what they wish IF they pay for materials (if not you paint what you want) if you do not explain that you are trying to do a graf mural, they may well stop what you are doing while you are doing once they figure out what you are up to, so it is usually best to be upfront with them unless you paint really fast great advice. like you said show him some of your work maybe some characters you've done that have great feel and emotion to them.... thats how it worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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