03-13-2008 Park Commission Meeting

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J't�utj of Art in the La. Dear Potential Sponsor: cox ` ; �r"„" Increase the traffic and potential revenue at your during the summer of 2008 by becoming a -- ' destination for tourists and locals alike while benefiting your community through The Oxtrot. -tip) The Crossing Arts Alliance in partnership with the Brainerd Lakes Chamber and Avalon Studios, are working together on a public art project in the Brainerd Lakes area for the summer of 2008. This project is comparable to "The Cows on Parade" in Chicago or the Snoopy/Charlie Brown tributes held in St. Paul, MN, which have proven results! The Crossing Arts Alliance has identified a need in this community and will use funds raised through this project to expand and implement art education classes for K-12 students in lakes area schools. As a sponsor, you have the assurance that your investment in this project will come back full circle to this community and its children. The Brainerd Lakes Chamber connects businesses and leads the drive for responsible and profitable growth in the Brainerd Lakes region. By partnering with the Crossing Arts Alliance for The Oxtrot the Chamber fosters new relationships with local artists and area businesses. The Oxtrot will drive tourism dollars to the Brainerd Lakes Area and promote the entire region as visitors experience all ox locations, creating a positive impact on the area economy. -- Avalon Studios, a local sculpture and design studio, is partnering with the Crossing Arts Alliance to provide the original Babe sculpture and design services for The Oxtrot. Avalon Studios is also playing a key role as coordinator for The Oxtrot. In addition to raising funds for a worthy cause, other benefits will be realized by businesses and communities involved in this project. Benefits Include • Attracting new visitors and additional tourism dollars to our community • Increasing traffic at sponsoring business locations and throughout the community • Providing a fun and creative activity for area and visiting families • Fostering new working relationships between area artists and businesses • Increasing awareness of the arts with highly visible and hands on artwork • Connecting the entire Brainerd Lakes Community Your opportunity to be a destination location is now. To sponsor a Babe the Blue Ox statue and be a part of The Oxtrot, you must commit by February 22th 2008. For more sponsorship details please refer to the sponsorship packet included with this letter or online at www.theoxtrot.com. If you have any questions, please contact the Event Coordinator, Josh Porter at 218-851-7965 or josh@theoxtrot.com Thank you for your support!