Final LOI

November 22, 2011

Hilary Alvey

3028 Merrie Drive

Hebron, Ky 41048

Dear Mr. or Mrs.,

My name is Hilary Alvey and I am an individual artist working in sculpture. I am delighted to present a project to SlowArt Productions for your funding consideration.

Mission Statement:

My mission is to create series of works that conveys the idea of escaping everyday stressors.  The work will portray breaking through these stressors and grasping for hope. This will give viewers in the community a feeling of hope, and inspire them to find things they enjoy in life.

Project description of Project A:

Three Nature Sculptures

Collect branches and vine

Produce first sculpture

Produce second sculpture

Produce third sculpture

Organizational History:

“Nature Fields”, Public Art Project through Artisans Enterprise Center and the City of Covington. Covington, Ky.

Majoring in Studio Arts

Need Statement:

With the economy in decline, stress is weighing heavily on the community.  People are struggling to find a job, support their family, or make it through school.  This adds up to a lot of pressure, and creates the feeling of being trapped.  My work will portray escaping these burdens, and give people hope.  The pieces will be abstract sculptures composed of tree branches.

I feel these pieces should be displayed in a park.  Nature is something that is all around us that we tend to forget about, and it reminds us to enjoy the simple beauties in life.   People are always trying to one up each other with technology and money.  These pieces will get people to appreciate what nature gives us and see the beauty that is around us. 

Project Goals:

• To make the community aware of the power of art.

• To inspire people to find something they are passionate about.

• To create a therapeutic atmosphere for the community.

·   To show the community the beauty of nature.

Should you find our programming compatible with your funding interests, please consider this a formal request for all relevant proposal guidelines, application procedures and deadlines for your next funding cycle. If you require any further information regarding my request, please do not hesitate to contact me at 859-486-9040, or alveyh1@nku.edu. Thank you for your consideration and your time. I look forward to your response.

Best regards,

Hilary Alvey

3028 Merrie Drive

Hebron, Ky 41018

859-486-9040

Alveyh1@nku.edu

“Nature is a mere pretext for a decorative composition, plus sentiment. It suggests emotion, and I translate that emotion into art.” – Georges Braque