Banner Signs

Apalachicola is a town with an artsy character whose uniqueness can be further expressed through creative signage on the less active streets in town. Cloth banners, which flutter in the wind, or more sturdy wooden banners can take the place of on-ground signage.

Apalachicola Banner Signs

Banners hung on telephone poles or existing street trees provide a means to reduce “clutter” on the sidewalks, and give Apalachicola a form of signage as individual as the area itself. This design illustrates how banners can decorate the streetscape and provide information about special events, public meetings, the history of the area or directional information.

Sidewalk Signage

Sidewalk Signage

Artistic Sidewalks

Traditional signage can cause visual clutter on a streetscape and can take away from the character of the place. In an effort to avoid that and in seeking ways to emphasize the creative flair of Apalachicola, signage painted on the sidewalks would add a unique, artistic touch to the downtown area. Apalachicola currently hosts the annual Plein Air exhibition, so directional sidewalk paintings could be included and easily painted over each year. The sidewalk paintings could be used to provide directional information about attractions, shops, and restaurants.