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Happy Carrot of Church Street

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 Happy Carrot of Church Street

Happy Carrot of Church Street

Dollyolli By Dollyolli

we are seeking to create a focal meeting point for the local community to meet up again and encourage new people to visit church street market.

City of Westminster Idea stage

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we want to install a carrot a bright large scale colourful funny carrot. we are seeking support for the planning application process and other costs associated with transport and installation. it will be a very quirky beacon of about 8 foot tall and 4 foot wide; A catalyst to new conversations on the market between strangers. we hope to make the area more playful for all ages.

What we'll deliver:

  • A large scale public sculpture
  • a focal point for people to meet and create connections
  • To bring more visitors to the local community

Why it's a great idea:

Mental health benefits; - elevating the mood; humour is known for uplifting -reduce loneliness by creating a subject for new conversations; new bonds -promote play and imagination especially in all age groups Social Benefits - break down cultural and ethnic barriers -bring more life to the market which will benefit local Businesses who want to see the area improve.

Steps to get it done:

  • obtaining planning permission

Dollyolli considers how today’s utilitarian spaces, and the built environment increasingly conditions our visual freedom and imaginative potential. Their work attempts to encourage imagination and quirkiness within public spaces.

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Location City of Westminster

About the space

Custom Location

Council

City of Westminster

How will the money be spent?Total £4,564

the creation of the artwork - £1,500 (33%)
pre application advice, other development - £750 (16%)
transport and installation - £500 (11%)
de-installation - £500 (11%)
administration of planning & project - £500 (11%)
planning for full application - £462 (10%)
Other - £352 (8%)

Costs Breakdown

This shows how money raised for the project will be spent. Before entering fundraising these costs will be confirmed by the project's Delivery Manager and verified by the verifier.

33%
the creation of the artwork
£1,500
16%
pre application advice, other development
£750
11%
transport and installation
£500
11%
de-installation
£500
11%
administration of planning & project
£500
10%
planning for full application
£462
8%
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£352
  • Spacehive fees
    £186
  • Transaction Fees
    £129
  • VAT
    £37

Total £4,564

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