Love the concept and the outcome.  Thank you for sharing.

 

 

Hi Pan Pals,

 

I’m writing to share a COVID-19 related project that we are just wrapping up.

 

Inspired by Mural Arts in Philly, we commissioned ten local artists to get essential COVID-19 related messaging out to the public. This project was executed from planning to installation in 30 days. By using artwork to mitigate the effects of the coronovirus pandemic, the power of art shines brightly in Lancaster and amid layoffs is being quite well received. We expected these murals to add beauty and uplift spirits around town, but we couldn’t of have anticipated how the project impacted the ten artists that participated. They received a modest stipend for their work, but for artists that usually work for free, it was much needed and overdue validation. Through video meetings and a Facebook group, the project also provided community to ten artists working independently and the energy and joy to continue.

 

See a slideshow of the murals here.

 

Learn about how the selection committee worked remotely here.

 

We used a combination of data, internal insight and neighborhood input to determine the locations. Watch a video about that here.

 

We translated the messages into 4 languages and are continuing to spread the messages using color-in window posters here. Learn more about that here.

 

All of this and more can be found on our website at https://www.lancasterpublicart.com/psamurals

 

 

I hope this project inspires you the way that Murals Arts sparked our fire to empower artists and utilize their talents in this fight.

Take Care,

Jo

 

 

Joanna Davis
Public Art Manager
Office of Public Art 
Community Planning and Economic Development
120 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 291-4829 (Office)

(717) 844-2213 (Mobile)
www.lancasterpublicart.com

 

 

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