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Throughout 2008, but lasting impressions of the project will hopefully last another 200 years. |
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Estill Development Alliance improves the quality of life for the citizens of Estill County through conducting, promoting and supporting civic, cultural, economic, educational, and social activities which maximize citizen and community involvement. Please visit www.estillcountyky.net for more information. |
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Estill Development Alliance, WEDU, INC., Estill County Historical & Genealogical Society, and Citizens Guaranty Bank. |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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Through the city of Ravenna in our county, the railroad industry took hold and was a catalyst for development in Estill County. We felt like a train statue would honor that part of our history, plus trains are really cool. |
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I’ve heard of these kind of public art programs in other cities, why trains in Estill County? |
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Who is involved in developing and planning the program? |
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What is the Estill Development Alliance? |
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How long will the project last? |
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Estill County Bicentennial Celebration, LocoMagic Kickoff Event—February 2008, 2008 Mountain Mushroom Festival, 2008 4th of July Celebration, LocoMagic Auction Gala, and many other smaller events. |
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What type of community events will occur in conjunction with LocoMagic? |
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To contact us: |
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Phone: 606-723-2450
Web: www.locomagic.net
Web: www.estillcountyky.net
E-mail: info@locomagic.net
E-mail: info@estillcountyky.net
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The Trains are a Comin’… |
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LocoMagic |
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Only 50 trains will be available, so sponsors and artists are lining up to be involved with this once in a lifetime opportunity. |
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How many LocoMagic Trains will there be? |
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Trains are 37 1/2 inches Long, 42 1/2 inches Tall, and 23 inches Wide. Approximately 35 pounds and are made of a highly durable poly-resin. |
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How large are the trains? How much do they weigh? What are they made of? |
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The first public display will be February 16th 2008, so all trains should be completed by that date. |
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When will the trains be completed? |
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Complete the ARTIST APPLICATION |
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How does an Artist apply to participate? |
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The sponsors will be selecting the artists based on their submitted designs. Designs must be approved by Estill Development Alliance |
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How will the Artists be selected? |
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Artists are asked to submit in their application what their commission would be for their submitted design along with their material costs to create the design. |
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Will the artists be paid for their work? |
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Any person, organization, group, or company. |
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Who will sponsor the LocoMagic Trains? |
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Sponsors will determine where the trains will be placed through out Estill County during the Bicentennial. After the auction of the trains in late 2008, the auction bidding winners will be in charge of placing their trains. |
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Where will the LocoMagic Trains be placed? |
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Estill Development Alliance own the trains until they are sold at the auction and then from that point the winning auction bidders will take over ownership of the trains. Call us about ownership details 606-723-2450. |
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Who will own the LocoMagic Trains? |
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Estill Development Alliance until after the auction and then the owners will be in charge of the maintenance. |
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Who will maintain the LocoMagic Trains? |
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The sponsor’s name is prominently displayed on the base of their train, which may be displayed in front of their place of business (subject to municipal approval). The sponsor may choose from submitted artist designs. The sponsor’s name and/or company logo will be featured on: Self-guided tour maps of LocoMagic public art project LocoMagic print advertising and promotional materials Trains will be on tour throughout Kentucky and so will the sponsors name Trains will in the Bicentennial pictorial book with lists of sponsors. Involvement in Estill County’s Bicentennial Celebration. Recognition for community support by sponsoring a train. And much, much more. See our sponsor page for more details. |
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What are the benefits of being a sponsor? |
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Estill County 21st Century/EDA is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, charitable organization whose mission is to heighten the awareness of revitalization and arts initiatives within Estill County and to raise funds and use those funds to support those programs and initiatives. Any proceeds from the LocoMagic program will benefit all Estill County citizens. |
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Why is the sponsorship check made out to Estill Development Alliance (EDA)? |
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Auctioned during an end of the Bicentennial Celebration year event. |
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What will happen to the LocoMagic Trains at the end of the program? |
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The sponsorship fee may be tax deductible under the IRS tax guidelines for 501(c)(3) corporations. Please consult a tax advisor. |
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Is a sponsorship fee tax deductible? |
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$900 to sponsor a train. |
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What does it cost to sponsor a LocoMagic Train? |
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Estill Development Alliance P.O. Box 421, Irvine, KY 40336 Or Call 606-723-2450 for more information |
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Where do I mail my sponsorship or artist application? |