The “Lake Merritt/Uptown/Downtown – Oakland” poster is a tribute to one of California’s great cities. The poster focuses on the beautiful Lake Merritt and the surrounding Uptown and Downtown neighborhoods of Oakland.
Lake Merritt is a large tidal lagoon in the center of Oakland, just east of Downtown. It is surrounded by parkland and city neighborhoods. Fed by the adjacent Oakland Estuary, saltwater Lake Merritt is a popular spot, and the 3.5-mile path that circles the lake. Lake Merritt holds the distinction of being designated, in 1870, as America’s very first National Wildlife Refuge, and it still provides important habitat, particularly for migratory birds in fall.
Downtown Oakland is the central business district of Oakland bounded by both the Oakland Estuary and Lake Merritt on the east.
Downtown includes a portion of the oldest part of the city. The area from the Oakland Estuary inland to 14th Street between West Street and the Lake Merritt Channel was the original site of Oakland, and there are several 19th century houses scattered around the edges of downtown and in Chinatown.
Uptown is a neighborhood in the downtown area of Oakland. It has experienced significant revitalization and is considered Oakland’s entertainment/retail district.
Downtown Oakland is a vital crossroads, where all the cultures meet, eat and sleep. Many murals around the streets tell the stories of the people and of their plights.
Situated at the geographical center of the San Francisco Bay Area, Oakland is the largest and most established of the East Bay cities.
I am excited to include Oakland, in a portfolio of important cities and regions I have illustrated over the last 20 years. As an artist, I have created edition posters celebrating cities and regions around the country. Some of those include San Francisco, San Jose, Boston, Davis, Silicon Valley, Sacramento, Watsonville, Lake Tahoe, Route 128, Half Moon Bay, Ventura, New York City, Wall Street, Palo Alto, Pasadena, the Tannery Arts Center and Santa Cruz just to name a few.
Sponsor logos appear at the bottom of the poster
(sponsorship dollars go towards distribution of the print over the next 2 years)
The “Lake Merritt/Uptown/Downtown – Oakland” poster will be available for distribution Fall 2019.
I am looking for a limited number of local sponsors that embody the spirit of Oakland, its culture and community.
The poster will be used as a promotional tool over the next 2 years. The 2,000, 19″ X 27″ posters will be distributed in local stores, visitor centers and venues at key locations throughout the Bay Area. over the next 2 years. The poster will also be distributed by sponsoring companies and available online. Additionally, it will be promoted through, social media channels.
Benefits include:
- Logo representation on the poster for 2 years
- Destination Marketing
- Identity representation on web and social media campaigns
- Sponsorship is an inexpensive way to be seen by thousands of individuals throughout the Bay Area.
- These posters are a great promotional tool and have been enjoyed by audiences around the world.
- Sponsors receive complimentary posters and by selling their complimentary posters, sponsors have recouped their sponsorship investment
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“Mr. Scudder’s posters have been collected by buyers from around the globe, a reflection of his keen eye and commitment to the regions that he illustrates. His unique vantage point captures the insider’s view of the communities he portrays. When completed he has captured the spirit of a place for thousands of viewers to enjoy.” Benjamin Taylor, Painter/Educator
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