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Johnny's SummaryCall to Artists
North Common Amphitheater: “Welcome” Mural Project
Friday May 18th and Saturday May 19th, 2012
DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: May 11th, 2012
Welcome Mural Project: Calling all Lowell artists for a public art mural project at the North Common amphitheater!
COOL, in partnership with ACTIONacre, Coalition for a Better Acre, Western Avenue Studios, and the Boys and Girls Club, seeks local artists to paint murals on the steps of the North Common amphitheater!
Details: 26 mural spaces are available (on the riser of each step) measuring 12 inches high by 16 feet long. Each mural will feature one of forty languages depicting the word “Welcome.” Stencils and paint will be provided. Artists are free to creatively use each mural space with the only required element being the stenciled “Welcome” in a different language.
Painting days are scheduled for Friday May 18th and Saturday May 19th from 11am to 4pm. Artists must be available during one of these days at these times.
This public art project will be unveiled at In the Acre: Create! Participate! Celebrate!, a family-friendly festival on Saturday June 9th from noon to 4 featuring performers, musicians, and live art demos. Visit Discover Lowell website for more information about the planned festival!
Classes and youth groups and organizations most welcome!
Important Dates:
• May 11th Application due
• May 18 & 19 11am-4pm Mural installation in North Common Amphitheatre
• June 2nd North Common clean-up day
• June 9th 11am-4pm Discover Lowell: In the Acre: Create! Participate! Celebrate!
Questions or to be a mural artist contact:
Hannah Hammond-Hagman
Phone: 978.674.1482
Email: hhagman@lowellma.gov
The Cultural Organization of Lowell
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