“Saving the Crew that Matters” is a social practice artwork By Franklinton Artist Mona Gazala whom PFW has supported in the past. Her civics project called into question the priorities of Columbus city leaders. Why is the construction of a new Crew stadium being heavily subsidized with tax money while public school buildings continue to go without vital repairs and updates? Why does city spending appear to be prioritizing projects that benefit only rich and predominantly white constituents? This project consists of art plus signage and postcards available for public distribution. Those who want to express their views and participate in the project and discussions are encouraged to do so!“The Human Library”
is one part of this overall project. The Human Library is an interactive resource for people interested in gathering live, first-person research on Columbus civic and social justice issues. At each session, a featured human or humans will be available to give their perspective on the Crew stadium funding controversy and the state of Columbus city schools as an opening conversation. Questions and tangents to other civic matters thereafter by library users, are welcome. Over 250 neighbors arrived for the opening discussion.Andy Downing of Columbus Alive wrote a terrific article on the Human Library, concentrating mainly on the final event of the three. https://www.columbusalive.com/entertainment/20200304/artist-mona-gazala-wants-columbus-to-save-other-crews
