Program Description
The UrbanArt Commission and the City of Memphis launched the second iteration of the District Mural Training Program in 2018 to provide mural training and professional development to seven Memphis-based artists. The program culminates in each artist creating their own $30,000 mural project in each of the seven Council districts. A selection committee consisting of past DMP participants Jamond Bullock and Jason Miller, Claire Brulatour of Young Arts Patrons, Britney Thornton of JUICE Orange Mound, Tonya Dyson of Community Lift, and Dale Harris of Self+Tucker architects selected seven artists from a pool of over 40 applicants.
Each artist was paired with a site across the city, such as a community center, park, or public facility. Throughout the design process, the artists hosted open discussions with neighborhood residents in an effort to create murals that were responsive to the community’s hopes and concerns. The seven artists also visited Mural Arts Philadelphia, the largest public art program in the United States. There, the artists met with muralists and community organizers, and participated in workshops covering topics including neighborhood engagement and mural design. Installation of the seven murals is scheduled for completion in late 2019.
Lawrence Matthews worked with residents in Orange Mound to develop a community mural through the second iteration of the District Mural Program with the City of Memphis and Mural Arts Philadelphia.
Lindsey Bailey worked with residents and athletes at May Soccer Complex to develop a mural through the second iteration of the District Mural Program with the City of Memphis and Mural Arts Philadelphia.
Carl Scott designed an indoor mural for the Whitehaven Community Center capturing the energy of the space that both invites activity and reflects positive imagery.
Larry Walker worked with residents around Mitchell Community Center to develop a mural that features only some of the many noteworthy folks from the neighborhood and their lasting impact on the generations to come.
Danielle Sierra worked with residents around Bickford Community Center to develop a mural through the second iteration of the District Mural Program with the City of Memphis and Mural Arts Philadelphia.
Joseph Boyd in collaboration with residents around Raleigh developed a mural, The Great Wall of Raleigh. It highlights some of Raleigh’s history through to present-day, in celebration of the new civic center.
Darlene Newman in collaboration with residents around Colonial Heights designed a mural for their community center that highlights some of the neighborhood’s greatest assets - past, present and future.
