Interesting shaped wall with potential for a quirky mural which incorporates the ‘Piccadilly Arcade’ signage. Many empty stores in the Grey street side of arcade. Mural may help encourage curiosity/foot traffic into the arcade.
Access
– West wall of 43 Devonport road, ‘Piccadilly Arcade’, Grey Street entrance.
– Walls lie above the entrance to the arcade, a ‘For Lease’ store and ‘Tauranga City Lotto’ Superette.
Private or Public Ownership?
– Public? Tauranga Council?
Landlord/ Landowner?
– ‘Confidential’ on Ratings Database.
Health and Safety:
– Cherry Picker/ Scaffold required – Artist to have WorkSafe Certificate.
– Access to arcade and stores below. Artist to consider relevant health and safety measures.
Other Considerations?
– 7 surfaces make up this wall. Option to do all or selected sections.
– Sheltered, well maintained walls, slightly textured painted surface.
– Surface clean needed prior to painting. Glass arch shelters (pictured) to be cleaned also?
– Wall features – 3 x glass shelters, multiple pipes, metal shelter supports, large arched window,
– Panelled ceiling (pictured) – Mural potentially continue onto this? Lights?
– Glass etched cabinet and alarm system – Wall to continue to the ground and incorporate these features?
– Design would have to consider and compliment ‘Piccadilly Arcade’ sign – Sign is bold. Can signage be removed? or artist to work around?
– Art installation inside arcade. Quirky stores such as barbers, wedding dress shop,
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