Most of the time we have a sparse connection with the alleyways around us because they are often associated with transportation and garbage collection (among other things). Therefore, giving an alley a name will open up that connection and allow us to identify with alley spaces in new and interesting ways.
The 'Name that Alley" contest was inspired by the Alley Network Project http://alleynetworkproject.com and is meant to facilitate that kind of connection, as we find the alleyway between Esplanade and 1st on Lonsdale a name. Once the alleyway has a name, we wont have to refer to the space through its relation to street names and landmarks, as it will have its own identity.
The contest starts September 2nd and will run until September 5th. You can enter the contest through the More Fun Alley Association Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/morefunalleyassociation?ref=hl. If you don't have a Facebook page, we will have a box located at the Cafe for Contemporary Art http://cafeforcontemporaryart.com/, for you to fill out a name and place inside. If you do decide to enter via the box, please provide a way to contact you, otherwise how will we notify you if your name is the winner?
On September 6th, a team of judges will decide on the name, if yours is selected, you will win some small prizes from Rayne Longboards and Two Daughters Bakeshop.
The MFA wishes to thank these organizations for supporting the contest:
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