Kansas Mural Workshop
What
A week-long intensive workshop (sponsored by the Hutchinson/Reno
Arts and Humanities Council, Hutchinson Art Center, and The Downtown
Hutchinson Revitalization Partnership), with internationally recognized
muralist Dave Loewenstein, that will lead participants through all of the
technical and organizing skills needed to develop a successful mural
project.
Over the course of the week, participants will learn:
- History of the community mural movement- Contemporary trends in community engaged public art
- How to organize, fund, and promote a community-mural project
- How to work with city representatives and develop contracts
- The basics of team organizing, research and design
- How to transfer your design, prepare the wall and plan community painting
- The importance of a culminating event and mural maintenance
All of this will
be taught through an actual mural project, for a downtown Hutchinson location
that participants will work on over the course of the week.
Who
Artists,
teachers, community organizers, arts councils and students should sign-up for
this rare opportunity to learn from one of the leading muralists working today.
When
June 15 - 21,
2015 in Hutchinson, Kansas
How
Contact ksmuralworkshop@gmail.com to receive an application. Submit your
application by June 14th. Participants will be limited to 20. The $45 fee includes all materials.
To find out more
about Loewenstein’s work and approach, go to:
