Councilmembers approved a socially-distanced “Pullman Window Walk 2021” organized by the PAC.
The council made amendments to the proposal, including creating selection criteria, contacting all Pullman downtown businesses and incorporating a youth category for the contest.
PAC Chair Jeri Harris said selected artists will be paired with participating downtown businesses to display their art in storefront windows, similar to the recently canceled ArtFest.
Submission must be age-appropriate and family-friendly art. There is no cost to enter the event, she said.
“The aim of this project is to promote and provide visibility for local and regional artists,” said Joanna Bailey, Neill Public Library director.
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There was a day when Londoners headed downtown in search of the holiday spirit by viewing the Christmas window displays of stores such as Kingsmill’s and Simpson’s.
Today, a group of enterprising artists is recapturing that spirit with a Holiday Window Walk that combines artistic window displays with audio storytelling for families and individuals to enjoy downtown.