Something new has appeared on Draper Road in Blacksburg near the Armory: the Community Chalkboard Cube.
The interactive public art piece was established by the Blacksburg Community Chalkboard Cube Public Arts Committee and facilitates a shared space for community conversation, collaboration and creativity. The Cube’s prompt, “My Dream Is …” invites the public to share their vision, wishes, and hopes with one another through written word, drawings, or collaborative artwork.
To keep this art piece a positive space for all, contributors are asked to keep the following guidance and rules in mind:
Purpose: The Community Chalkboard Cube is a public creative space intended to encourage artistic expression, community interaction, and inclusive participation.
Permitted use: Chalkboard surfaces may be used for drawings, messages, poetry, and collaborative artwork.
Approved materials: Use is limited to dry chalk or other town-approved washable materials.
Shared access: Participants should share space respectfully and allow others to contribute.
Prohibited content: Hate speech, harassment, threats, intimidation, incitement to violence, obscene material, sexually explicit material, graphic violence, and personal information without consent are not allowed.
Prohibited materials: Paint, permanent marker, glue, stickers, carving, or any other damaging material are not allowed.
Commercial use: Commercial advertising, solicitation, and unauthorized promotion are not permitted.
Respect for others’ work: Do not erase or overwrite another person’s work unless the space is clearly available or a Town-authorized refresh is scheduled.
Public safety and access: Users must not block access to the cube or surrounding area.
Maintenance: The town will clean the board every 72 hours and may periodically clear the board to maintain accessibility and provide space for new contributions.
Removal authority: The town may erase or remove content that violates this policy or interferes with public use. Repetitive tags or names may also be removed.
Enforcement: Town staff may issue verbal warnings, remove prohibited content, or restrict access for repeated violations.
Disclaimer: Use of the Community Chalkboard Cube does not imply town endorsement of any message, artwork, or viewpoint displayed on the cube.
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The Community Chalkboard Cube is an interactive public art piece designed to facilitate a shared space for community conversation, collaboration and creativity.
