RColorful Corners Needs You!
On June 16, 2007, at 8 am, neighbors will work together in the South East neighborhood to paint a mural on the street. We welcome all who are artistic, and those who aren't, to join in the fun. You don't even need to be from the SE neighborhood to help out.
The painting will take place at an intersection in front of Hawthorne Literacy Center (5th Avenue & 7th Street SE). The mural was designed by Slatterly Park Neighbor, Susan Waughtal. To view the art that we'll be painting on the street check the website.
Why paint on the street?
Without spending a single tax dollar, this grassroots project creates a safer and more livable neighborhood by encouraging walking, biking, and visiting around this asset.
The paint was donated and is street paint (like the kind used to paint lines on roads). A non-skid additive will be mixed in to ensure additional safety to motorists and pedestrians. Local mural artist Greg Wimmer will be hard at work early in the morning to chalk out the image for volunteers to paint. An event poster can be printed off here.
Free t-shirts will be provided for the first 100 people present compliments of Yaggy Colby, Weiss Builders, and Sixta Insurance. There will be fun activities for children and a free lunch served at noon.
If the weather is rainy on June 16, then the project will be bumped back until the following Saturday, June 23.
Additional information about the project can be found here.
