Public & Community Art

Being exposed to and surrounded by artwork can have a tremendous impact on individuals and strengthening communities,  I have been fortunate to have had opportunities to experience this first hand. I believe in the power of artwork and art making. Beyond personal experiences, there is research and reporting on the value of public art for cities and communities, art in education and it's impact on community and individual health in the community environment and hospitals, artwork is much more than 'decoration'.

Below are some of the public art experiences I have had the opportunity to be apart of:

Outdoor Mural Painting

Pendleton Mapped - Mural, Cincinnati, OH

I had to the opportunity to work as an apprentice and detail artist for ArtWorks Cincinnati. I worked with professional artists and peers to create a large-scale mural enhancing the Cincinnati community through public artwork. The lead ArtWorks artist was Michael Stillion, and the mural itself was designed by local Cincinnati artists David and Barbara Day.

Take a look at the link below for more information about Pendleton Mapped, or ArtWorks Cincinnati: ArtWorks Pendleton Mapped
http://www.artworkscincinnati.org/mural/pendleton-mapped/

Sign Painting & Typography

Hand Painted Signs for the Ruth U. Fertel Clinic / Tulane Community Health Centers, New Orleans, LA

Through a Sign Painting & Typography course, with Professor Adam Mysock, my classmates and I had the opportunity to work with clinic employees, and in consultation with Tulane University Public Health students, to develop brand-appropriate, informative and motivational signs. In collaboration with a small group of fine art classmates we designed, created and executed hand painted signs for the Ruth U. Fertel Clinic / Tulane Community Health center.

For more information take a look at the link below: 
Tulane Art Students Deliver Signs of Health
http://tulane.edu/news/newwave/050514_signs.cfm

Indoor Mural Painting

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Mural, New Orleans, LA

As a service learning component of a mural painting class, with my mentor and professor, Adam Mysock,  I was able to work with fellow students to create a mural for a local elementary school. Beyond planning, designing and painting the mural with classmates, I was the budget manager for this project, keeping track of the budget allotted to the class and assisting in purchasing decisions such as paint brands and colors.

Adam Mysock has developed a continued relationship between Tulane University and Benjamin Franklin through the arts and the impact of art and community. Previous projects:  2009, and 2012

Additionally I have volunteered for a variety of other community and public art projects such as Cradle Cincinnati in its work at the Price Hill Health Center , the Cincinnati JCC's Under One Roof  : Sukkah Art Exhibition Community, and more. If you have any questions on this topic or are interested in discussing public and community art projects further please feel free to contact me.