Public art, murals, help define our cities, neighborhoods (Editorial)
Updated May 17, 2021;
Posted May 17, 2021
Fresh Paint Springfield has announced plans for its 2021 mural festival in the downtown and Mason Square area. Here is a mural done in advance on Dwight Street adjacent to Pynchon Park.
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There is something about public art that brings people together. Art created for a public setting means it belongs to everyone.
Whether it’s a sculpture, a memorial, a mural or a horticulture landscape, community art creates community cohesion. Art builds engagement by creating opportunities for individuals to offer perspectives and interpretations.
The return of the Mural Festival in Springfield means the city will take on a new vibrancy, turning blank wall canvases into bright, colorful paintings that will bring new life to old neighborhoods.