This great mural is from the side of the Sewell Music Conservatory on Kennedy St, NW. I especially dig the mix of old and new.
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Unfortunately this mural off the Girard St, Park on 15th Street was a victim of graffiti. Glad to see it got restored to its former glory:
Thanks to all who sent word about this great addition to Sunderland Place NW.
This in the alley on the side of Ben’s Next Door on U Street between 12th and 13th St, NW. I think it came out great.
I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to notice the mural on the side of the Fringe building at 607 New York Ave, NW.
I love how two of the stars on the flag are structural reinforcement stars attached to the building:
Thanks to a reader for sending the heads up about these new mural that went up on Hanover Place NW behind the old Brass Knob Warehouse.
From an email:
MuralsDC to Hold Art Exhibit Featuring Mural Works Tues., Sept. 6
Kicks Off New Website at www.muralsdcproject.com
MuralsDC will conclude its 2011 program with a unique art exhibit featuring replicas of each of the, mostly “graffiti-style”, murals installed during the program and other works by MuralsDC artists Tuesday, Sept. 6, 6:00-9:00pm, at 1300 “H” Street, NE (the former R.L. Christian Library). The free event will also feature live art by a local sculptor.
MuralsDC was launched in 2007 as a means to deter graffiti. The program, coordinated by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the DC Department of Public Works, and Words, Beats and Life, positively engages District youth by teaching proper art techniques and respect for public property. Eight new murals have been installed this summer in Wards 1, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
WHAT: Graffiti Mural Art Exhibit and Live Sculpture Performance
WHEN: Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 6:00-9:00 pm
WHERE: 1300 “H” Street, NE (former R.L. Christian Library)
“Dear PoP,
A couple of weeks ago I walked by as they were painting a new mural on 8th St SE, i.e. Barracks Row. It is on lower Barracks Row towards the highway. I’m not sure what the building is, something to do with a band I think, there is not really good signage. The finished mural is pretty cool. I attached a pic. Thought you might like it.”
Awesome! Looking forward to checking it out. (Thanks to all who sent emails about this.)
Thanks to all who took photos and sent word of this awesome new mural:
“9th & S NW – a guy playing checkers on the alley side of the Capitol Pool Checkers Club.”
