HRM looking for artist to design African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church interpretive panel

NEWS RELEASE
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY
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The Halifax Regional Municipality is looking for an artist from the African Nova Scotian community to assist in the development of an interpretive panel on the corner of Gottingen and Falkland streets, formerly known as Squiggle Park.

The interpretive panel is to reflect on the former use of the site as the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEZ) and the importance of the church and spirituality in the African Nova Scotian Community.

The municipality would like to include an artistic rendering of the AMEZ church, and is seeking an artist who will work with the municipality and the African Nova Scotian community to create a meaningful design.

Important dates:

• An information session for all interested artists will be held on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 3 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Click here at 3 p.m. on June 30 to participate in the meeting.
• The deadline for submissions is July 12, 2021.

Please note: The selected artist will be required to participate in community discussions hosted by the municipality throughout July and August.

Please see attached PDF or click here for more information. You can also contact Kate Moon, Community Developer, at moonk@halifax.ca or P.O. Box 1749, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5.

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