RFQ 2161 - Community Engagement Results.pdf

This is a community engagement survey results document prepared for the Town of Vernon, Connecticut's "Call for Artist Mural Project" seeking to inform the design and installation of a large-scale narrative mural at 1 Prospect Street in Rockville, Connecticut. The survey captured community input on the concept of community, perceptions of Rockville, and visual themes for a proposed "Threads of Community" mural. Key findings indicate that residents most associate community with "Support" (46 votes), "Unity" (37 votes), and "Participation" (25 votes). When describing their favorite aspects of Rockville, respondents emphasized "Historic" (39 votes), "Vibrant" (4 votes), and "The architecture" (25 votes). The survey also gathered ideas for mural imagery, with "River flowing like a ribbon/thread through town" receiving 41 votes, followed by "Thread forming a heart, circle, or infinity symbol" (13 votes) and "Diverse faces connected by flowing lines" (9 votes). Additional community suggestions included incorporating nature and beauty, cultural elements, mill and family heritage themes, local landmarks such as the library and abandoned mills, and recognizable community figures and animals.

The survey results provide qualitative and quantitative data to guide artist proposals for conveying the dynamic energy of the Rockville area and communicating an inclusive community message. The engagement feedback emphasizes the town's historic mill heritage, cultural diversity, vibrant character, and importance of connection and unity—themes that should be reflected in mural designs submitted for consideration. No specific contract pricing, timeline, or award information is contained within this community input document.