Community invited to celebrate Bellefonte’s first mural with public artist talk
May 21 @ 6:00 pm - May 28 @ 9:00 pm
Over the last two years, Downtown Bellefonte Inc. (DBI) has worked with community members to facilitate a mural project in downtown Bellefonte. The project will come to fruition this spring with the installation of a large-scale mural at 123 S. Allegheny St., Bellefonte, PA 16823.
From May 21 to May 28, the public is encouraged to visit 123 S. Allegheny to watch the muralists, KEY DETAIL, of New York City, install the mural. The public is asked to stay clear of the muralist’s equipment and save their questions for the May 23 Artist Talk event.
On May 23, Matt Maris of Local Historia will join KEY DETAIL at an artist talk event from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Bellefonte Art Museum. The public is encouraged to join us at this free event to learn more about National Air Mail and Bellefonte’s role in that rich history and hear from KEY DETAIL. The mural artists will share more about their careers and answer questions about their work.
The mural will be formally dedicated to Bellefonte in a public ceremony on June 28, at the mural unveiling block party, held during Friday in the ‘Fonte.
“We are excited to finally unveil this beautiful piece of public art in Bellefonte,” said Kathleen Ammon,Community and Programming Manager of Downtown Bellefonte Inc. “Public art plays a vital role in cultivating community involvement, encouraging economic development, and boosting tourism. Our hope is that this mural will represent the distinctive essence of our town and inspire visitors to explore the many attractions that Bellefonte has to offer.”
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