Downtown Springdale Alliance Selects Artists for Mural Grant in Downtown Springdale
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 15, 2021
Contact: Jill Dabbs, Executive Director
Downtown Springdale
jill@downtownspringdale.org / (501) 425-0478
Springdale, AR – The Downtown Springdale Alliance awarded grants to four local artists to create murals in downtown Springdale. The program is intended to improve the downtown’s aesthetics and engage local artists by enhancing building facades. A grant from the Walton Family Foundation at the recommendation of Steuart Walton and Tom Walton supports this effort.
Thirty-three artists and eight property owners applied for the grant. Applications were received and reviewed by a committee of artists and non-artists. The committee also worked to connect the artists with downtown Springdale property owners.
Downtown Springdale Alliance is delighted to award the following artists with mural grants:
Artist: Jason Jones
Mural Description: A colorful flowing fish that wraps around a wall. The design is an attempt to create something soothing and healing while adding a splash of color and whimsy to the alley.
Property Owner: Emma Midtown, LLC
Artist: Roxy Erikson
Mural Description: The concept is simply a fun nod to Arkansas summer. The theme invokes a sense of nostalgia during any season.
Property Owner: Payton Parker
Artist: Octavio Logo
Mural Description: A personal exploration about diversity and community development. An emotional landscape of immigration, love and nature.
Property Owner: Holcomb Arts District, LLC
Artist: Mary Beth Breshears
Mural Description: The design is a message of healing, strength, renewal and community. It is inspired by the many Marshallese that live in Springdale, our students, friends, and neighbors. Students from Springdale High School and the Teen Action and Support Center will be painting the mural.
Property Owner: The Jones Center
“Beautiful and meaningful art is such an important cornerstone to a vibrant downtown development,” notes Jill Dabbs, Executive Director of Downtown Springdale Alliance. “We are thrilled to provide this opportunity to such talented local artists and can’t wait to see their completed murals.”
The murals are due to be completed on or before April 15th.
ABOUT DOWNTOWN SPRINGDALE ALLIANCE: Downtown Springdale Alliance is a nonprofit that was formed in 2011 with a mission to create vibrancy in our dynamic downtown. For more information, visit www.downtownspringdale.org.