# MASSIVE Nounish Landmark at Art City (v2) ⌐◨-◨

## TL;DR

[The Most Famous Artist](https://www.themostfamousartist.com/) ([Lil Noun 2306](https://opensea.io/assets/ethereum/0x4b10701bfd7bfedc47d50562b76b436fbb5bdb3b/2306)) wants to build **a massive, Nouns-themed interactive sculpture and event space** at [Art City](https://www.artcity-inc.com/) in Tucumcari, NM—right off Route 66.

After a close vote (151 FOR, 167 AGAINST) in [Prop 746](https://www.nouns.camp/proposals/746), we incorporated Nouns feedback into this new proposal. We’ve streamlined, optimized, and enhanced our new proposal. We hope you see its potential and vote to support it!

## A Few Important Notes

We've heard the discussion about having **positive cash flow in the current 30-day window** and have aligned this proposal accordingly:  

1️⃣ **One-time ask** – No additional funding will be needed for maintenance.
2️⃣ **Free gathering space** – Nouns can host and monetize events here at no cost.
3️⃣ **Long-term landmark** – A permanent Nounish presence in Art City.  

This project is built to last decades—no strings attached, just impact. ⌐◨-◨

![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/545815c3e4b0c42e0d7a6235/13d00b4b-8caf-4d14-a53d-164ced28b7d1/nouns-v2.gif?format=2500w)

## Intro Video by Project Lead - Matty Mo aka The Most Famous Artist

[![Watch the video](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/545815c3e4b0c42e0d7a6235/e5e453bd-e78d-4966-86cb-abb2ddae9c99/Screenshot+2025-02-24+at+3.07.47%E2%80%AFPM.png?format=2500w "https://youtu.be/Ed3JhH4LAyA")](https://youtu.be/Ed3JhH4LAyA)

## Why Tucumcari?

Tucumcari sees 20,000+ vehicles daily on I-40 and 150,000+ annual room nights from Route 66 travelers in its retro motels. 

![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53d16b80e4b0ec2e7fcc8073/1479362307890-QO26IGQ4GIJTXCWIG8D6/image-asset.jpeg?format=2500w)

## What is Art City?

Art City is a 40-acre creative oasis in Tucumcari, NM, in its second year of operation. Founded by The Most Famous Artist (TMFA), it features iconic sculptures from artists spanning the globe—Ghana, New York, Argentina, Los Angeles, Arkansas, and San Francisco.  

![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/545815c3e4b0c42e0d7a6235/af451e26-5664-4ca2-97a3-1b8e05b1e9c6/Art-City-Overview.gif?format=2500w)

## What Makes Art City Special?

🎨 A living gallery—[massive sculptures](https://www.artcity-inc.com/art), neon lights, and fire installations transform the space at night 

🎭 Cultural hub—set to host dozens of [events](https://www.artcity-inc.com/events) in 2025 

📰 Gaining recognition—recently featured in New Mexico Magazine as a rising cultural destination ([Read the article](https://www.newmexicomagazine.org/blog/post/tucumcari-art-city/))  

With its growing audience, Art City is the perfect home for a Nounish interactive sculpture and event space.  

## Where Will The Nounish Landmark Be Installed at Art City?

![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/545815c3e4b0c42e0d7a6235/c31b19b3-786c-4192-b407-93b326fe3ddc/map-noun.gif?format=2500w)

## The Revised Plan:

- **Scale:** A 66' x 93' poured concrete sculpture on 70' x 100' pad, visible on Google Earth       
- **Inspiration:** Based on Noun 0       
- **Built By:** A proven team at The Most Famous Artist (TMFA) collective       
- **Interactive:** A water-filled Noggle area, large-scale Noggle entry portal, movable skate ramps, shade structures, Nouns placard     
- **Legacy:** dedicated 0.25 acre of Art City reserved for Nouns landmark      
- **Nouns Perks:** free event use at Art City for all Nouns holders       
- **Multi-Use:** Designed for skating, events, and more 

Big, weird, permanent— Nounish. ⌐◨-◨                             

![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/545815c3e4b0c42e0d7a6235/01fb95b1-673a-4e10-be31-f017768f0153/Screenshot+2025-02-24+at+1.32.15%E2%80%AFPM.png?format=2500w)

## What’s Changed in v2?

### ⌐◨-◨ - Key Updates:

Budget reduced from $190,365.84 → $119,453.75

- Size reduced by 25% (from 4' x 4' squares to 3' x 3') to cut costs     
- Leaner project management & content production—same great team, just stretching the dollars further     
- One pool was removed to cut costs (two remain)       
- Optimized placement—moved sculpture closer to power & water hookups to cut costs       
- Still Huge —no expected impact on satellite imagery registration 

### ⌐◨-◨ - Watch a Flyover Video

[![Watch the video](https://img.youtube.com/vi/oBRVaZuzYlo/0.jpg "https://youtu.be/oBRVaZuzYlo")](https://youtu.be/oBRVaZuzYlo)

## New Features:

⌐◨-◨ - Noggle entryway for a prime photo moment and ground-level Noun awareness

![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/545815c3e4b0c42e0d7a6235/4ab99776-6055-44db-a3cf-13400c3a17f1/Enscape_2025-02-21-20-33-26.png?format=2500w)

⌐◨-◨ - Entry placard directing visitors to Nouns - QR Code directed to the new nouns.world website. 

![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/545815c3e4b0c42e0d7a6235/982c6eef-3300-4d66-b474-78fd8c67b2a6/Enscape_2025-02-21-20-23-38.png?format=2500w)

## Project Details:

### Material & Construction

- **Material:** \~3,000 cubic feet (111.1 cubic yards) of 6-inch-thick fiberglass- and rebar-reinforced concrete       
- **Design:** Pixelated aesthetic true to Nouns' visual identity       
- **Noggle Pool:** Reinforced concrete with water connections & drainage     
- **Noggle Portal:** Painted weatherproofed plywood 

### Timeline (8 Weeks)

Weeks 1-3: Ground preparation 

Weeks 4-6: Form creation & concrete pouring 

Weeks 7-8: Surface finishing & landscaping  

### Location & Experience

📍Positioned within Art City’s 5-acre walking trail, offering panoramic views of Tucumcari Mountain  

![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/545815c3e4b0c42e0d7a6235/5aab6c71-fe1d-4d65-9f23-097a2aba159e/locaiton.gif?format=2500w)

## Total Proposed Budget:

**$119,453.75**, allocated as follows...

### Design & Project Management – $7,500

- Engineering, renderings, coordination, and execution 

### Ground Preparation – $15,330

- 70' x 100' area (7,000 sq ft) leveled and prepped with crusher fines       
- $2.19 per sq ft (\~0.16 acres dedicated to sculpture) 

### Labor – $41,500

- $12 per cubic foot     
- Trenching, PVC installation, water service hookup, and electrical connections 

### Material – $24,273.75

- 100 feet of 4” Schedule 40 PVC drain lines       
- 500 feet of 1.25” PVC water service lines       
- Pump, filtration systems, and electrical components     
- 3,000 feet of rebar at $2.50 per linear foot     
- 111.11 cubic yards of 3,000 PSI concrete at $110.58 per cubic yard 

### Finishing – $23,350

- Weather-resistant concrete treatment       
- Lighting & shade       
- Skate-friendly features     
- Noggle portal     
- Nouns placard      
- Replanting & xeriscaping around the site 

### Video Capture – $7,500

- TMFA team will document and share the project’s progress across social media       
- [TMFA Instagram](https://instagram.com/themostfamousartist) 

Thank you for your time and consideration.  Let's make this Nounish idea a reality! ⌐◨-◨

Outcome: EXECUTED