Public art is getting fresh momentum across metro Detroit
Detroits economy grew on metal and two brothers are turning that legacy into public sculptures, part of metro Detroits trend to spread public art.
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Detroit selects 25 artists to create new murals across the city
The city of Detroit announced 25 artists who will create 23 new murals across the city as part of the City Walls campaign.
Source: wdet.org
Detroit City Walls Program to Beautify 23 More Locations
Detroit City Walls Program to Beautify 23 More Locations
Source: michiganchronicle.com
How to get a city-sponsored mural on your building | Crain's Detroit Business
An FAQ for building owners recently posted to the city's website says there are a few community engagement meetings, and it generally takes three to four months to produce.
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Want to see more Detroit murals? There's an app for that.
Detroit has a new app to help track the city’s hundreds of murals. And it’s free to download. The app is called CANVS Street Art. The company says it now has more than 2,000 murals listed from over 100 cities.
Source: michiganradio.org
Vote now: Who should be SBLive's Illinois High School Athlete of the Week (Oct. 3-8)?
By Max Baker Here are the candidates for SBLives Illinois High School Athlete of the Week for Oct. 3-8 as nominated by fans, readers and SBLive’s staff. Read
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Detroit marks 100th mural painted by local artist Waleed Johnson
A program to beautify metro Detroit is all set to achieve a new milestone this week as the 'City Walls' initiative gets ready to unveil its 100th Mural on the east side.
Source: wxyz.com
Detroit celebrates 100th mural as part of City Walls Project
Since 2017 - The City Walls Project has invested more than half a million dollars in Detroit's art community. The program celebrated the 100th finished mural on Thursday, called "The Spirit" by artist Waleed Johnson.
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Source: fox2detroit.com