Looking to leave your mark on Lawrenceville's arts scene? Here's a brush with greatness for you. The Lawrenceville Arts Commission is rolling out the paint cans and inviting locals to join in the creation of a new community mural, spearheaded by the esteemed muralist Angela Bortone. According to the City of Lawrenceville's official announcement, this hands-on painting event is slated for April 25 and 27, aiming to inject more creativity into the city's historic Downtown square.
Desiring a collaborative masterpiece? Seeking a way to interact with your community creatively? Well, register online for free and secure your spot to brush elbows, figuratively, of course, with neighbors and visitors alike. Painting sessions span 3 pm to 6 pm on Friday and 11 am to 2 pm on Sunday, each an hour-long. Just imagine, every stroke of vibrant color you apply could be a part of Lawrenceville's lasting artistic legacy – a legacy that is now anchored by a new mural dubbed “Magnolias on a Sweet Breeze.”
But it's not all about getting your hands dirty – safety is a paramount concern for the LAC. With a clear cut strategy, they're ensuring that everyone from teens accompanied by their guardians to adult aficionados can participate without worry. For the safety conscious, you'll need closed-toe shoes, protective gear for handling art materials, and a vigilant mindset to avoid any playful distractions that might hamper the art-creating process. The LAC, ever watchful, will also be keeping tabs on the weather to mitigate any unforeseen painting delays.
Mural enthusiasts, Angela Bortone's upcoming work aims to enhance the gateway near Georgia Gwinnett College with a flair of nature, as she infuses "Magnolias on a Sweet Breeze" with a green and blue palette designed to breathe life into Downtown Lawrenceville. Participants will literally get to paint the town, or at least a significant chunk of it, using tools and equipment properly and safely. But there’s more than meets the eye. Embedded within the mural’s serene depiction will be a cunningly placed grizzly bear – a nod to the local mascot and part of a larger scavenger hunt that the Arts Commission cleverly integrating into each new work of art, which includes the previous examples from Lawrenceville Blooms and It’s a Beautiful Day in Lawrenceville artworks.
