Mural that tells ‘the story of Muskegon’ installed on Mercy Health Arena
MUSKEGON, MI – A vibrant mural that depicts Muskegon’s history and culture now hangs outside Mercy Health Arena, 470 W. Western Ave. Painted by Detroit artist Dr. Hubert Massey, the 65-feet wide and 12-feet tall “What Defines Muskegon” mural is the fifth work commissioned by the MuskegonCity Public Art Initiative, an community-driven effort to bring 10 pieces of public art to Muskegon.
mlive.comMonroe Street Midway opening Memorial Day weekend in Downtown Detroit
A few months ago, Bedrock launched the Monroe Street drive-in theater in Downtown Detroit. But for this upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the company will be turning the site into what it is calling it the “Monroe Street Midway.” This summer, this newest attraction is the midway roller rink.
UK homeowner delays sale of home after Banksy mural appears
Banksy's latest mural titled Aachoo!! that has appeared on a wall in Bristol, England, Thursday Dec. 10, 2020. Banksy's latest mural has delayed - but not thwarted - a homeowner's plans to sell in Bristol after it recently appeared on the house's exterior wall. (Claire Hayhurst/PA via AP)LONDON – Banksy's latest mural has delayed a homeowner's plans to sell in England after it recently appeared on the house's exterior wall. “It does increase the value, and you have to take a moment to think about it, but it’s not changing anything in terms of the house sale for us,” Makin said.
Pilsen mural features residents, including essential workers: ‘It mirrors the community’s resilience'
Though the mural will feature an image of Don Pedro and a few other community members who have died, most of the faces will be of people who are alive. At the center will be a phoenix holding in its mouth a serpent that morphs into a border wall and detention cages. At the top left corner, there will be a group of kindergartners playing with Legos in the shape of the city of Chicago. The mural will also include portraits of some essential workers from the neighborhood.
chicagotribune.comCoronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened Nov. 5 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
Though the mural will feature an image of Pedro Duarte and a few other community members who have died, most of the faces will be of people who are alive. At the center will be a phoenix holding in its mouth a serpent that morphs into a border wall and detention cages. At the top left corner, there will be a group of kindergartners playing with Legos in the shape of the city of Chicago. The mural will also include portraits of some essential workers from the neighborhood.
chicagotribune.comNew mural on Detroit’s west side promotes solidarity
DETROIT – Well-known local artist Sheefy McFly put the finishing touches on a mural Friday. The mural, painted on the side of Flamingo Vintage, located near the intersection of Junction Avenue and Vernor Highway, was made to promote solidarity. The team behind the mural said the goal is to keep the conversations and movement active. A socially-distanced block party will take place Friday at 4 p.m. to unveil the mural. RELATED: Uniquely Detroit: Artist Sheefy McFly brings love to the city through his artMcFly has painted multiple murals across Metro Detroit.
The Circ Bar reopens in downtown Ann Arbor with new outdoor patio
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – After closing in March, The Circ Bar in downtown Ann Arbor is officially reopening this weekend with a new outdoor space and mural. “What we realized was that we needed a lot more outdoor space that previously we just didn’t have,” Ahn said. Alternative indie band Models + Architects will perform on Friday, while The Circ Bar regular Camila Ballario will perform on Saturday. The patio space and roof-deck bar will open from 4-11 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays. The rest of The Circ Bar, including its indoor spaces and kitchen, will remain closed.
Ann Arbor Art Center welcomes 'Man in the City international sculpture project
ANN ARBOR, Mich. Look up while passing by the Ann Arbor Art Centers Walker Carriage Works Building to see a bright orange, fedora-wearing figure. The newest addition to the art centers latest A2AC Murals project, the figures installation is part of the Man in the City International Sculpture Project. The Ann Arbor installation encourages passersby to discover the citys skylines and historic buildings. The bright figures also help to engage youth in workshops about project visualization that the Ann Arbor Art Center intends to be a part of once it is possible. The Ann Arbor Art Center is at 117 W. Liberty St.Related: Ann Arbor Art Center launches crowdfunding campaign for mural project
Students complete Juneteenth street mural along Woodward in Detroit
DETROIT – As part of Detroit’s week-long celebration for Juneteenth, a group of teenagers painted a new mural on Woodward Avenue. READ: Teens paint mural on Woodward Avenue in Detroit for JuneteenthThe mural was completed on Thursday. The “Power To The People” art installation will be revealed in its entirety on Friday during the city’s Juneteenth celebration in the Spirit Plaza. Watch the video above for the full report.
Teens paint mural on Woodward Avenue in Detroit for Juneteenth
DETROIT – As part of Detroit’s week-long celebration for Juneteenth, a group of teenagers painted a new mural on Woodward Avenue. The “Power To The People” art installation will be revealed in its entirety on Friday during the city’s Juneteenth celebration in the Spirit Plaza. Watch the video above for the full report.