MANCHESTER, NH –The Community Canvas Mural Program kicks off Aug. 11 after a successful fundraising campaign which brought in more than $25,000, to pay for programming, supplies, materials, boom lifts, lodging, meals and payment for artists participating in the city’s first Arts Builds Community Mural Fest.
Artists arrive Thursday and will get right to work on murals in and around the Pearl Street lot, behind Bridge and Elm streets.
According to artists James Chase, who organized the project, several community discussions have happened so far and two more will be taking place this week. On Saturday, artists will begin creating murals based on input from the community. All the murals are located within a short walking distance around the Pearl Street parking lot.
- Fri 8/12 – Artist Welcome 5-9 p.m. @ Fisher Cats (Selling 50/50 tickets raffle)
- Sat 8/13 – 9 – 11 a.m. Mural Kick-off Event (event at 10-10:30 a.m. – prep event support) Pearl Street lot
- Tues 8/16 – 6 – 8:30 p.m. Artist Meet and Greet at To Share Brewery, 720 Union St. (selling merch at table, event support) and sample “CC” – the official beer of Community Canvas! ABC Artists will be on hand to discuss their work. To Share will donate $1 for every pint and 4-pack sold of CC for that entire week.
- Sat 8/20 – 10 a..m – 1:30 p.m. Block Party (General support) 77 Pearl St.
Stop by 1225 Elm St. to pick up an official map for events taking place between Sunday August 14 – and Saturday Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
There will be official merch (stickers, pins and T-shirts) for sale.
Volunteers are still needed. Fill out this form if you’d like to get involved.
