The Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art unveiled its first project of 2021 Friday. Titled Courage, the new mural is located adjacent to Veterans Memorial Park. The piece honors acts of courage exhibited throughout Hattiesburg’s history.
The mural is the work of Pine Belt artist River Prince. Measuring 18 feet tall and 115 feet wide, the design features the seals of all five U.S. military branches and is the largest mural in Hattiesburg. Veterans Memorial Park is a sacred space which remembers the courage of all who have served in defense of our nation, particularly the 173 individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice,” Mayor Toby Barker said in a media release. “ Courage is a fitting artistic addition to the park, as it honors the people and institutions that gave our community its strength and character.
HAPAâs Utility Box Project to enter second phase
HAPAâs Utility Box Project to enter second phase By Charles Herrington | January 26, 2021 at 8:25 PM CST - Updated January 26 at 8:28 PM
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A public arts program to turn utility boxes across the Hub City into works of art is entering its second phase.
The Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art is putting out a call for artists for Phase Two of its Utility Box Project.
So far, five boxes, mostly along Hardy Street, have been painted with murals focusing on subjects such as civil rights, medical heroes and youth sports.
Utility Box Series art project underway in Hattiesburg
Utility Box Series art project underway in Hattiesburg By Branden Walker | January 21, 2021 at 8:38 PM CST - Updated January 22 at 1:34 PM
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art is partnering up with the city of Hattiesburg for a new Utility Box Series art project.
It allows artists to paint utility boxes throughout the city to continue public art and giving artists a way to show off their talents.
Artist Vixon Sullivan participated in the series and his piece, “Keep Your Dream Alive,” sits at the intersection of Martin Luther King Avenue and JC Killingsworth Drive.
New outdoor mural unveiled in Hattiesburg
New outdoor mural unveiled in Hattiesburg By Eddie Robertson | December 17, 2020 at 7:30 PM CST - Updated December 17 at 11:50 PM
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art unveiled its final project for 2020 on Thursday, adding to the extensive public arts collection throughout the city.
“New Normal,” designed by Hattiesburg artist Andrea Kostyal, is the ninth large-scale mural completed by HAPA this year. Following the momentum of recent public art additions, plans for more projects in 2021 are already underway.
Located in downtown Hattiesburg, “New Normal” is part of a series of paintings illustrating the lifestyle and public health impacts of 2020′s global pandemic. Featuring a Hattiesburg cityscape and individuals wearing face masks, the mural is an interactive and socially distanced addition to the Hub City’s budding public art scene.
New outdoor mural unveiled in Hattiesburg The New Normal mural is located at 403 Main Street in Hattiesburg. (Source: WDAM) By Eddie Robertson | December 17, 2020 at 4:17 PM CST - Updated December 17 at 4:17 PM
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art unveiled its final project for 2020 on Thursday, adding to the extensive public arts collection throughout the city.
“New Normal,” designed by Hattiesburg artist Andrea Kostyal, is the ninth large-scale mural completed by HAPA this year.
Following the momentum of recent public art additions, plans for more projects in 2021 are already underway.
Located in downtown Hattiesburg, “New Normal” is part of a series of paintings illustrating lifestyle and public health impacts of 2020′s global pandemic. Featuring a Hattiesburg cityscape and individuals wearing face masks, the mural is an interactive and socially distanced addition to the Hub City’s budding public art scene.