Tuesday, January 24, 2012

MLK Day of Art Service



On Monday, January 16 from 1-4pm in
Winsett Park, 316 N. 4th Ave. we were joined by dozens of people to paint and dialogue about the importance of Dr. Martin Luther King in our daily lives and work.

This was an opportunity for Tucson to honor Dr. King’s legacy through arts service. The MLK Day of
Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community. A Walk Up Art Station was present on site where the public shared stories, ideas and commented on our
Together We Thrive Mural Project design for the site. 


We are really excited because this spring we start actually painting the mural! 

Workshops continue every Tuesday from 3-5pm at Howenstine Magnet High School, 555 South Tucson Boulevard.



Here are some samples of the work created:











Sunday, January 8, 2012

BEYOND photo essay


Watercolor by Amy Orr

On January 7, as part of the BEYOND festival, TAB unveiled the proposed mural design for "Together We Thrive Mural". This was also a time to reflect and share ideas revolving around the January 8 tragedy.  Over 50 people stopped by throughout the day, including drummers from One Heartbeat.

An example of one of the artworks created Jan. 7

The public had an opportunity to comment on the design, and suggest changes and additions.
Artists of all ages contributed.









2012
Next week join us for the Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Arts Service
Together We Thrive Mural Project: Community Input and Walk Up Art Station


Monday, January 16 @ 1-4pm
Winsett Park, 316 N. 4th Ave.
All ages FREE event


This is an opportunity for Tucson to honor Dr. King’s legacy through arts service. The MLK Day of
Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community. 


TAB will be hosting a Walk Up Art Station where the public can share stories, ideas, create water color reflections and comment on the proposed mural design.