Economic Climate Affecting Public Art?
Yes, at lease for the US Military, which recently canceled a $600,000 proposal to produce public art for a military bus tunnel in Washington, DC. Granted, this makes sense to me because commissioned art has always been a luxury item and this being the people’s money, it doesn’t seem the most practical to spend it this way — at least now. Let the economy get better first. Now, if this was a private endeavor that was being scrapped, I’d be more than miffed if I was the artist. Afterall, promises are promises and should be kept when private monies and deals are arranged. Hopefully there would be a contract.
In light of this, you may still want to see a mural on this Mural Monday so here’s a great time lapse of three murals being painted in the Blue Room Theatre by David Selkirk that I’ve been meaning to post. I only wish I could paint something so fast 😉 He did three murals in three nights — some of many that he painted for the Blue Room Theatre.
And if you’re curious, here’s the link to the mural I mentioned in my previous Monday Mural post, by Chico (the street artist) of the lovely Royal Couple. I’ll let you judge for yourself.
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I'm an artist, wife and mother of two boys. I started my illustration business, The Occasional Palette over 35 years ago, when my oldest son was an infant. Once my children were in school, I began painting decorative, faux finishes and murals through my second business, Casart, now over 30 years old. My third business, Casart Coverings, is a springboard from my second. Click on the link on the sidebar to see innovative, custom, designer wallcovering, removable and reusable wallpaper and coordinating decor.
