Looking for ‘Asheville Saints’

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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The Arts2People Asheville Mural Project does some awesome stuff around town, like the Street Science project on Haywood Road that this photo illustrates.

Now the Mural Project has a new project they’re working on, and they’re actively looking for artists to help. We’ll let them tell you about the Lexington Gateway Mural:

AMP’s next endeavor is the ambitious Lexington Gateway, being the underside of 240 at Lexington Avenue and Broadway! Arts 2 People has been granted provisional permission by the North Carolina Department of Transportation to cover the support pillars with art!

We are currently working with the Downtown Commission, the Public Art Board, the City’s Economic Development Office, and Parking & Transit to solidify this project, potentially covering 6000 square feet. Our working concept is “Asheville Saints”, and we would like to see portfolio submissions from local artists. We particularly need artists adept at portrait, realism, urban/street design, pattern, and those with an interest in Renaissance art & architecture. We’re not saying anything else! A reference cd of images for artists is in the works.

Submit samples to: PO Box 1093 Asheville, NC 28802 or contact [email protected] for more info.

Editor’s note: Thanks to Edgy Mama for the tip. She’s a great bulletin board noticer.