"Mudgy & Millie on Sherman Avenue" - Coeur d'Alene, ID - Artistically Decorated Utility Boxes on Waymarking.com

Commissioned in 2012 by the Coeur d'Alene Arts Commission, this project was presented to artists, graphic designers, photographers, illustrators, and other creative individuals residing within a 100 mile radius of Coeur d'Alene. The utility boxes, which keep lights flashing and communications running, are undiscovered canvases for individuals with the imagination to cover them with their artwork.
Public art can be a change agent for the community. It creates and enhances neighborhood and community identity. It enhances the visual landscape and character of the city. It turns ordinary spaces into community landmarks and promotes community dialogue and, most importantly, it is accessible to everyone.

Back in 2007, author Susan Nipp began work on a children's story about Coeur d'Alene. She created a fun, whimsical tale about a Moose named Mudgy and a Mouse named Millie. Of course, the author's story grew into the well-known Mudgy Moose Trail, a walking path that follows Mudgy's journey around Coeur d'Alene.

On a fine summer day in the Lake City, Mudgy Moose and Millie Mouse play a long game of hide-and-seek, with Mudgy wandering around town in search of his tiny friend. He explores Tubbs Hill, goes to the library, strolls along Sherman Avenue and trots to Independence Point, all to no avail. Finally, a hapless Mudgy finds little Millie, who's been hiding in his big moose antlers the whole time.

Name of Artist: Charles Reasoner Title of the Art: "Mudgy & Millie on Sherman Avenue" Year Decorated: 2012

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