the notorious Dave Thomas Circle, the intersection of New York Avenue, NE, Florida Avenue, NE, and First Street, NE
From a press release:
“The NoMa BID and NPR have partnered with D.C. Walls to transform a former Wendy’s restaurant into a 360-degree piece of art. The building, located at D.C.’s infamous intersection, known locally as “Dave Thomas Circle,” has been selected as a painting site for this year’s edition of the D.C. Walls Festival. D.C. Walls Founder, Director, and curator Kelly Towles targeted the iconic space as an opportunity for this year’s festival, working in partnership with the NoMa BID. This mural will remain on view until the building is razed, which is expected in the first quarter of 2023 as part of the city’s plans for improving the intersection.
“We’re excited to breathe new life into the Wendy’s by giving it a fresh new look,” said Maura Brophy, President & CEO of the NoMa BID. “The NoMa BID continues to work with the DC Department of Transportation to bring both short- and long-term enhancements to improve the notorious and vexing intersection where the Wendy’s sits. The only thing better than a Wendy’s ‘4 for $4″ will be four new murals that will envelop the building as part of this year’s D.C. Walls festival.”
The international mural festival brings together local, national, and international artists; Los Angeles-based artists TRAV and Emjay will be collaborating on the mural design for this building.
“Anyone familiar with this intersection knows that while it is iconic – it is also an obtrusive eyesore,” said NPR Brand Director, Wanyu Zhang. “The least we can do is help DC Walls in making the space a bit easier on the eyes before it gets knocked down. It’s also a cool way to support local art and engage with NPR fans in a memorable way.”
When: The public can watch the murals come to life during the festival, with live painting Sept. 7-17, and by following along on Instagram for updates @dcwallsfestival and @noma.bid with the hashtag #DCWalls.
Where: 100 New York Ave, NE Washington DC 20002″