Category: Public Art News
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Roanoke Regional Partnership seeks four artists for interior mural project
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HISTORY Since 1983, the Roanoke Regional Partnership has built an impressive record of delivering on a program of economic development activities that focus on attracting jobs, people, money, and ideas to create a superior quality of life in the Roanoke Region. The Roanoke Region has a thriving, innovative and growing…
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Iconic Mural Gets Refresh to Celebrate Roanoke Arts Commission’s 40th Anniversary
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Roanoke, Va.— (May 12) — Fresh coats of paint have been added to “Accentuated Forms in Space,” the well loved but much faded work of public art on the side wall of downtown Roanoke’s 312 2nd Street, SW. The mural was rededicated on Monday, May 15, at 11:30 AM. PRESSWDBJ,…
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» River’s Edge North Wall Announced
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Local artist Jon Murrill has been selected to lead the community’s renewal of the South Jefferson Street wall at the River’s Edge North Park. The artist was selected by a community panel representing the surrounding neighborhood and stakeholders. With a mix of abstract and figurative art, Mr. Murrill’s proposal captures…
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» Roanoke Self-Portrait Project: THIRD MONDAY Gallery Talks!
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Join neighbors, artists and new friends at the Third Monday Gallery Talks as we explore the role of art in connecting us around the world and across the city. Prior to the third Monday evening City Council Meetings, the Municipal Building at 215 Church Avenue, SW will be open for a 6 PM Gallery…
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» June Newsletter
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This month, see the work in progress…a miniature by Amanda Kelly for the Roanoke Self-Portrait Project. Get all the news in this month’s newsletter!
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» First ART MATTERS Grants Announced
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We’re celebrating our first ten Art Matters grant awards with a Virtual Meet the Artist. Learn all about the awards in this press release and in this article from the June 1 Roanoke Times, “Roanoke Arts Commission funds 10 art projects.” Read the June 7 Roanoke Times editorial, “Art Matters…
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» Free Youth Artists Workshops for Roanoke City Youth
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Calling Roanoke’s top youth artists! Attend free workshops this summer to help produce work that will be added to the City of Roanoke’s permanent collection. The workshops, led by artist Heather Marshall will result in six works to be installed in the Oliver Hill Justice Center waiting room for Juvenile…
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» Designing Creative Communities: Book read begins April 11
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Got a creative project that will make the community a better place? We’re taking a look at creating change locally through in our next Change Academy read. We found a fun book that is available at Book No Further. While the book is self-published by Spud Marshall through Amazon,…
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» Call for inlet art! Use your creativity to help keep our river clean
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THIS CALL HAS CLOSED. STAY TUNED FOR AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF ARTISTS. The City of Roanoke is seeking up to eight artists or artist teams to transform storm drains in the City of Roanoke into works of art. Artists will be provided materials, safety equipment, and an honorarium of $400 for…
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» ART MATTERS: A call for works that advance wellness, justice & inclusion
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An important note: THE ART MATTERS APPLICATION OFFICIALLY CLOSED ON SEPTEMBER 30. That said, there is always the chance that a funded artist lets us know that they are not going to be able to complete their project, in which case, we will look for substitute projects. Artists are invited…