By creating a lasting space that boldly displays “Mill Valley Stands United Against Hate,” we reinforce our commitment to our values and share a message that our residents and visitors will see every day, and one that we will uphold with accountability and pride.
As they have for the past many years, the City of Mill Valley joined other cities across the nation in September for United Against Hate Week. This year’s campaign featured a film created in collaboration with local community members, an art initiative involving our school district and Kiddo, and a reception held at the community center on September 25. Read the event recap here.
The reception featured two short films, Mill Valley Stands United Against Hate and Crisis of Hate, and a dynamic panel discussion focused on how we as individuals and a community, can actively confront hate and foster unity. The evening spotlighted real examples of standing against hate and offer actionable ways to create a more inclusive Mill Valley.
Now City officials are following up with a “Call for Artists to Share Talents.”
The City of Mill Valley is seeking artists to showcase their designs on this project to wrap the larger of the two utility boxes located on the corner of Camino Alto and E. Blithedale Avenue – right at the intersection of Camino Alto and Blithedale, positioned right by MIXT.
” Through this program we aim to extend this commitment beyond a single week of awareness, establishing a lasting space that embodies this message for our residents and visitors as they enter Mill Valley. Application and Design Template are available as part of this packet and on the City website at https://www.cityofmillvalley.org/174/Diversity-Equity-Inclusion. Submissions will be accepted electronically via email only to Tammy Herndon, Management Analyst – DEI Liaison: therndon@cityofmillvalley.org, or Michelle Terrell, Community Engagement Liaison: mterrell@cityofmillvalley.org.
TIME LINE: Applications available November 5, 2024 and must be submitted by December 31, 2024, 12pm. Selection made by January 24, 2025, 5pm. Artwork Placed by February 28, 2025, 5pm.
MORE DETAILS: Utility Box Location Corner of East Blithedale Avenue and Camino Alto. The utility box to be wrapped is the larger of the two on Camino Alto adjacent to Mixt Salads restaurant, 590 East Blithedale Avenue, the box on the right side of the cover page photo. Eligibility While all adults and youth are invited to apply for this program, priority will be given to artists who either live or work in the City of Mill Valley or greater Mill Valley area. Student artists are also encouraged to apply. Artists may enlist assistants or art instructors to help them complete the project. All entries must be an original design, and artwork of the entrant must be suitable for viewing by all ages. https://www.cityofmillvalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/8898/United-Against-Hate-Art-Box-Call-for-Artists-1172024?bidId=