coming 2020-2021 pending approval
Artist: Amy Greenbank
mural location: 619 E. Capitol Ave.
left side of mural
right side of mural
Mural content (left to right)
- Tree in shape of fiddle (Missouri's state musical instrument) blows in the wind (a discreet reference to the 2019 tornado)
- Leaves portrayed by music notes n the tune of "The Missouri Waltz" (Missouri's state song)
- Missouri River flowing with Capitol dome in background
- Bricks on right side (a predominant building material of many properties on Capitol Avenue)
- Throughout the mural:
- cultural art symbols: dance, theater, literary, music
- seek-and-find shoes: five shoes hidden in the mural represent Missouri State Penitentiary prison labor used by five different shoe manufacturers
Since 2017, members of Cultural Arts Commission have dedicated efforts to commission a public mural. Several factors served as motivation to accomplish this objective.
art, especially in commercial and mixed-use areas with pedestrian/tourist traffic, adds remarkable value to our aesthetic and economic vitality; and
several cities of various populations throughout the country have successful public mural collaborations, including Missouri cities Cape Girardeau, Chillicothe, Cuba, and Joplin.
Perhaps the most challenging aspect of public murals in general is securing a location. An ideal canvas is in a retail area with high foot traffic volume. In Jefferson City, the areas that meet those qualifications are often historic. Commission members have pursued a number of leads with no success until the the fence at 619 E. Capitol Avenue was offered by the property owner for consideration.
The history of Capitol Avenue served as the inspiration for much of the mural's design. With guidance from Cultural Arts Commission members, the artist interpreted various historical and cultural references to create a rich and energetic piece that tells a story of Capitol Avenue as well as the story of our city as the state capital.
Call to Artists
Flyer
Renovations at McClung Park indoor pavilion were completed in fall 2020. Along with interior remodeling, an outdoor patio was added that extends along the entire width of the building.
JC Parks and City of Jefferson Cultural Arts Commission is searching for an artist to install a mural on the exterior space to the right of the indoor pavilion entrance. Designs are due by 1:00 pm on December 11. Click on "Call to Artists" document above for full details.
Project contact: Leann Porrello
lporrello@jeffcitymo.org
phone (573) 403-7812
Call-to-artists (published December 14, 2020; Deadline is March 1, 2021)
Donation brochure (monetary gifts of any amount are accepted through JC Parks and Recreation Foundation)
Community Park reopened on July 3, 2020, after receiving extraordinary park improvements. The park, which has been largely ignored for several decades, is now Jefferson City’s destination park. It is adjacent to Lincoln University (LU), a Historically Black College and University founded by African-American Civil War veterans, and only one mile from the Missouri State Capitol. Three major park features include a unique play experience with a tall climbing tower and zip-lines, Jefferson City’s first splash pad, and a picnic shelter for events and gatherings.
The fourth major feature will be coming in 2021. A new series of sculptures for the historic foot District will be installed at Community Park. This permanent sculpture series will provide public art that successfully illustrates the stories of African Americans striving and thriving in the Historic Foot District and surrounding community during times of world wars and segregation.
This project aims to increase community interest for public art and to offer artists a unique opportunity to showcase their original sculptural works that honor those who struggled and persevered in the local Historic Foot District area. Each sculpture will serve as a storytelling marker to communicate the historical significance of the Foot District and surrounding community. Each sculpture will represent an aspect of daily life for African Americans who lived and worked in this area between the 1900s and 1960s.
Click on "Call to Artists" link above for full project details.
Project contact: Leann Porrello
lporrello@jeffcitymo.org
phone (573) 403-7812
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