ALEXANDRIA COMMUNITY MURAL
The first mural in Alexandria, Minnesota. Activation of the community and painting 240+ gridded squares.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
To get the artwork onto the building, it was gridded with tape. Each of the 240+ squares are 30in x 30in. Members from the community and the surrounding area chose the square they wanted to work on. Using three colors of blue and a sponge on paper plates, the monochrome colors and blotting technique brings the puzzle pieces together to create a unique work of art.
My Role Activating the community, teaching how to be involved, painting some of the more difficult squares.
Design + Planning Kristen Allen Greenwater Garage + Gallery
Wall Joanna Hvezda Real Estate by Jo
Initial Concept Mimi Seykora + Sandy Susag Alexandria Art Guild
Scheduling + Grant Writing Lynn Jenc
Grant Alexandria Chamber of Commerce from their Blandin Foundation grant
Artists Participants of all ages from Alexandria and the surrounding area
CONTRIBUTORS
Video Feature
Community Mural Media Coverage by Explore Alexandria