1708′s Arts for All program engages frequently overlooked segments of our community by providing access to the creative process. Through participatory workshops taught by professional artists and artist-led exhibition tours Arts for All provides individuals with an opportunity to make art an important part of their lives.
Our most recent project partners with Richmond’s Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR) whose mission is to “provide individuals and families affected by incarceration with transition services that support safe and successful reintegration into the community.”
Local artist Matthew Shelton, with the help of 1708 Gallery interns, has worked with the clients of OAR over the past few months to create a public mural that would tell a story they wished to share with the Richmond community. The mural has officially been completed and is scheduled to be install this month. Stay tuned for details about the unveiling ceremony.
Entitled The Transformation, this mural is the result of efforts by the following OAR clients and volunteers: Michael Gayles, Patrick & Sam Burwell, Eric Byrd, George Lee, “Cheeks,” Denise Banhart, William Jackson, Michael Mitchell, Daryl Clark, Eugene Harris, Carol Cooper, Bertrand Morin, Nicolai Noel, Erin Willett, and Matt Shelton.
[...] and for more information specifically about the mural project please see our previous blog post HERE. We Look forward to seeing you the [...]