<div><strong>Help Murals That Bridge Raise $5,000 in matching funds to Transform Another “Gateway” to Our Community Into a Beautiful Work of Art!</strong>
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<div>The Murals That Bridge team is at it again! And this time we've received a $5,000 matching gift that we need YOUR HELP to fully maximize!
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<div>So far, this project has been supported by <a href="https://www.treetownmurals.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TreeTown Murals</a> , <a href="https://www.constellationsconsultingllc.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Constellations Consulting</a> , <a href="https://www.nisson-glassart.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lucie &amp; Larry Nisson</a>, <a href="https://stamps.umich.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stamps School of Art &amp; Design at U of Michigan</a> , <a href="https://columbiaasset.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Columbia Asset Management</a>, Joshua &amp; Gretchen Pokempner, Peter T Allen &amp; Associates, Mark Berg &amp; Fran Lewy-Berg, <a href="https://www.annarbor.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Destination Ann Arbor</a>, <a href="https://www.oldnational.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Old National Bank</a>, <a href="https://www.towsleyfoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Harry A. and Margaret D. Towsley Foundation</a>, <a href="https://www.bankofannarbor.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bank of Ann Arbor</a>, <a href="https://www.a2gov.org/city-council/lisa-disch/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Council Member Lisa Disch</a>, <a href="https://vetaart.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael &amp; Elizaveta McFall</a> and other community members!
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<div>You all witnessed the amazing restoration of the railroad overpass and wing walls on Huron St. and First St., the first of this two-fold public art initiative. This major structure is seen by drivers as they enter or exit the west side of downtown. This successful community effort turned a crumbling, rusted structure into a beautiful work of art that welcomes those driving into our city.
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<div><strong>This fall (2026), we are doing it again! Please help us reach our $5,000 goal - which will be matched by a generous donor - to complete the project!</strong>
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<div>This time, we will restore and turn the overpass and wing walls on the bridge at North Main St. and the Argo Dam into another large-scale work of art. The image will "Welcome" the <strong>80,000+</strong> locals and visitors coming and going from Ann Arbor via M-14, and will also feature the word "Gratitude" on the south-facing side.
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<div>We are very excited about this remarkable feat. Please see the impressive concept images below, designed by Tree Town Murals' Partner and Creative Director Danijel Matanic!
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<div>Now we want to give <strong>YOU</strong> a chance to be part of this project! Donate today, to help beautify Ann Arbor. Thank you in advance for your support.
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<div><em>Please Note: If you would like to donate $500 or more, please direct message Laura Russello via this site before donating.</em>
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<div>Murals That Bridge is now an award-winning project! In 2025, the project received a <a href="https://www.a2gov.org/public-services-administration/public-art-commission/2025-golden-paintbrush-awards/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden Paintbrush award</a> from the City of Ann Arbor. The award recognizes individuals, organizations and projects that bring creativity, civic engagement and artistic excellence to public spaces across the city.
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<div><strong>We would like to give special thanks to those who generously donated to the "Murals That Bridge" project on Huron St. and First St. Because of you, our City is more vibrant, colorful, and beautiful. </strong>
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<div><strong>Major Sponsors</strong>
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<div>Lucie &amp; Larry Nisson
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<div>Brian Weisman/Columbia Asset Management
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<div>Destination Ann Arbor
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<div>Old National Bank
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<div>The Harry A. and Margaret D. Towsley Foundation
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<div><strong>Special Thanks &amp; Credits</strong>
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<div>Artwork by TreeTown Murals
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<div>Artists: Mary Thiefels &amp; Danijel Matanic
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Murals That Bridge: Welcoming Drivers on N. Main St. to A2

Murals That Bridge: Welcoming Drivers on N. Main St. to A2

Still $3,285 to go. Help us build momentum.