The Humanities Council of Washington, DC recognizes the importance of art in our living environment. The art around us provides the backbeat that can define the aesthetic of a place. This web resource dedicated to D.C.'s murals and muralists is funded in part by a 30th Anniversary Special Grant from the Council.30 STORIES FOR 30 YEARS. Discover the Murals of Washington, D.C.
City Arts Inc: Washington’s Murals as Spectacle and Message
Project Director & Scholar: Perry Frank
WASHINGTON’S MURALS AS SPECTACLE AND STORY
Have you ever stood on the corner of Calvert & Connecticut thinking: “it sure is nice to have Marilyn looking over me.” What about when strolling down U-Street, do your eyes ever gaze up to the top of the True Reformer building, landing on the sage portrayal of the musical genius of Duke Ellington, poignantly reminding passersby of Washington D.C.’s deep seeded Jazz roots and legacy. If you have ever wanted to know the stories behind these murals then City Arts’ new website, Washington’s Murals as Spectacle and Message, provides the opportunity to discover the complete history of your favorite D.C. murals.http://www.dcmurals.info/
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Thanks for posting this! You can hear about the mural project live at our upcoming 30th Anniversary Showcase on Tuesday, September 21 at the Charles Sumner School. Tickets are free! RSVP now: http://hcwdc30thShowcase.eventbrite.com
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