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Commission approves Norcross Forever stamp book format and bilingual stickers; grant projects and placemaking plans discussed
Summary
The commission selected an 8.5x11 folded Norcross Forever stamp booklet with bilingual die-cut stickers, capped the project budget at $4,000 (including a $2,000 Gwinnett Creativity Fund grant), and reviewed several grant-driven placemaking projects including the Amplified! materials and a timeline for a new placemaking grant.
The Norcross Public Arts Commission on April 28 agreed on the format and distribution plans for the Norcross Forever stamp book and reviewed upcoming grant opportunities tied to placemaking projects.
Vice Chair Jacques Murphy presented two size options for the stamp booklet and recommended an 8.5x11 folded format. Board members approved the smaller format and approved custom die-cut stickers (5½" x 4¼) to permit bilingual text and stronger NPAC branding. The board agreed the total project budget would not exceed $4,000; the estimate includes a $2,000 Gwinnett Creativity Fund project grant. The commission approved an initial run of 1,000 booklets to be distributed through about 20 local businesses, restaurants and the Welcome Center.
Jacques also updated members on the Amplified! Gwinnett Creativity Fund project, presenting a simplified placemat design for coloring and noting postcards will include an address area to enable mailing. The board approved the simplified design approach but noted the project requires Council approval before proceeding.
Members discussed a forthcoming Gwinnett Creativity Fund Placemaking grant expected to be released next week with an early June deadline; projects selected for the grant must be completed by Nov. 15. The commission confirmed that the Pinnacle Park white-squirrel work would be phase 2 of the proposed application and agreed to prioritize projects by budget impact as they prepare recommendations for Council by October.
Design work will continue with Accent Creative; NPAC staff will track grant deadlines and bring items to Council as needed.
