New Murals Along Hwy 218 Brighten Up Downtown Waterloo [Photos]
Just in time for thousands upon thousands of Irish Fest fans are set to invade downtown Waterloo,
these colorful welcoming paintings will serve as an informal gateway into downtown Waterloo.
According to a press release, the Waterloo Center for the Arts has been working with University of Iowa Master of Fine Arts students to design and install public art murals that reflect the values, stories, and/or identity of the Waterloo community. These mural designs take inspiration from Waterloo’s new spirit of urban renewal along with the natural beauty of Iowa and its native plant species.
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Iowa murals inspired by area s natural landscape
Sean Elizabeth Tyler is used to people shouting at her. Sometimes it s a bike rider rolling by on the sidewalk.
by Associated Press
Jul. 25 2021 @ 11:05pm
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) Sean Elizabeth Tyler is used to people shouting at her.
Sometimes it s a bike rider rolling by on the sidewalk. A few curious onlookers have pulled over, stepped out of their cars and ventured up to ask Tyler what she s painting on the sides of buildings at 329 W. Sixth and 325 W. Fifth streets. It happens all the time. Most people have been really super nice and interested in the murals, said Tyler, a University of Iowa master of fine arts graduate student.
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