www.sprocketmuralworks.com
After seeing exponential growth in 2016, Sprocket
Mural Works is excited to announce their plans for the
first annual harrisburg Mural Festival to be held from
September 1 through September 10, 2017. bookended
by Kipona and the harrisburg gallery Walk, the Mural
Festival will add to the feeling of cultural excitement in
the city through the creation of 10 murals in ten days.
influenced by successful mural festivals in cities such
as Portland, richmond, and Vancouver, the harrisburg
Mural Festival will bring varied artists, property owners,
businesses, friends and neighbors together for a short,
concentrated period of artistic activity. in addition to
the painting of murals, the festival will feature artists
talks and meet and greets, and end with a grand
celebration in downtown harrisburg.
"in one communal celebration of public art, we seek to
beautify but also inspire our community," said Sprocket
co-founder Jeff Copus. "by concentrating on one large
event, rather than individual projects throughout the
year, we can maximize our efforts and gain efficiencies
of cost, manpower and organizational capacity. And
with the mix of artists, participants and volunteers
that will be engaged in the mural festival, we will be
encouraging the creative spirit of our community on
our grandest scale yet."
Planning for the festival is underway, but there are
still opportunities for local organizations, businesses,
artists and individuals to get involved. Sprocket is
looking for additional partners and sponsors. help
from the harrisburg community will be crucial in
making harrisburg Mural Festival a success. interested
parties should get in touch via the Sprocket website at
www.sprocketmuralworks.com.
celebrate with us!
Sunday, September 10, State Street, HarriSburg
WHy a mural feStival?
-------- 10 muralS in 10 dayS --------
Photo by Justin Ward
