[FAC] Message from Creative Fresno

[Maria Franco]

From: Donavan Byrn <donavanbyrn at sbcglobal.net>

Time flies doesn't it. It seems like it was only yesterday that Creative
Fresno's first mural was unveiled on the back wall of the Econo Inn in
October 2004. Since then we have helped create seven additional murals for a
total of eight in a little less than six years. While that is an
accomplishment that Mural Project is proud of we are even more proud to have
played a roll in the defining of a new neighborhood and in a small way
helping to grow the burgeoning "mural movement" in Fresno.

So here we are. 2010 is just a few days old but promises to bring a lot of
change and growth for Downtown. Creative Fresno's Mural Project expects to
be a part of that change by continuing to support and fund the creation of
exceptional and diverse mural art pieces throughout Downtown.

This is where you come in. We invite you to play your own role in Downtown
by making a small donation to the Mural Project. A donation of $5, $10 or
even $20 (or more if you're feeling sassy!) would go a very long way in the
funding of new murals and because Creative Fresno is a 501c3 non-profit your
donation is tax deductible! If you represent a company that handles wall
cleaning/prep,  produces/sells exterior grade paint or scissor
lift/scaffolding rental and what to help we'd love to talk to you too! The
economic situation for many is still strained so if you are unable to make a
donation you can still play a part by forwarding this invitation on to
others in your networks so that they have a chance to participate too. Now
for the fun part. Donating is super easy and can be done one of two ways:
You can send a check or money order made payable to Creative Fresno (please
reference "Mural Project Donation" in the memo/for field) to:

Creative Fresno
ATTN: Treasurer
c/o Fresno Arts Council
1245 Van Ness Avenue
Fresno, CA 93721

Or you can go to our website (creativefresno.com) and click on the "Make A
Donation" button on the home page. While you're there check out the Mural
Project page (http://creativefresno.ning.com/group/
muralproject). There you can see photos of all our murals by viewing the
Featured Discussions page (http://creativefresno.ning.com/group/
muralproject/forum/topic/featured).  Thank you for your continued support!

Donavan Byrn
Mural Project Chair
Creative Fresno