WHO: The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and The LeDroitPark Community WHAT:LeDroitPark Community Mural Dedication
WHERE:239 Elm Street, NW next to the Gage-EckingtonElementary School WHEN:December 13th, 2008 from 11:00am – 2:00pm (Rain or Shine) WHY:To celebrate the completion of a beautiful community mural!
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities in collaboration with residents from the LeDroitPark community selected muralist Garin Baker to design, create and install this mural in the center of the neighborhood.LeDroitPark is a small neighborhood filled with unique architectural characteristics and historical significance to WashingtonD.C.The LeDroitPark community, although small in number and size has an extraordinary amount of pride and spirit.The mural ties in the historical context of the neighborhood while enforcing a positive message; the mural is aptly entitled “This is How We Live”.Mr. Baker worked closely with the community in the development of the mural and will be leading an arts workshop immediately after the dedication. “I love the results of this mural”, says Gloria Nauden, Executive Director of the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities.I really feel it captures all the elements of what makes LeDroitPark unique.”
According to Mayor Adrian M. Fenty: “This initiative will visually engage residents through a beautiful neighborhood mural that depicts the unique landscapes, people and images of the historic LeDroitPark community. The mural will become a prominent landmark in the neighborhood for years to come. Long time D.C. resident Dana Bryson says “The mural is the result of a community effort and it celebrates the beautiful people and history of LeDroitPark.“This celebratory mural marks the beginning of a renaissance that is taking place at the site of the former Gage-EckingtonSchool, which will soon have a green-civic plaza, a community garden and new play garden for the children and a senior community center."
CONTACT:Mas Tadesse, PR | masresha.tadesse@dc.gov
Gloria Nauden, Executive Director | gloria.nauden@dc.gov
From Cleveland.com: "Cleveland architect Richard Fleischman, who launched his practice here in 1961, is known primarily for designing Modernist buildings with skins of glass. Now he's got a new line on his resume: Public artist. Case Western Reserve University is putting the finishing touches on a new park and outdoor art installation designed by Fleischman. The project was conceived as a gateway to the eastern edge of campus on East 118th Street, just north of Euclid Avenue. The sculptural installation, still untitled, consists of nine tall, slender and curving plates of pale blue painted steel, installed in a row like gigantic blades of grass waving in the wind. They range in height from 20 to 40 feet.'The steel represents a line of dancers,' Fleischman said."
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