City of Union issued the following announcement on Aug. 2.
Mayor and Council are pleased to announce their first site specific art and creative placemaking initiative. The project will establish a grid across multiple locations showcasing fiberglass trains, each individually hand painted. Themes of community vitality, resilience, and connection will be explored and presented through each piece. The City is conducting a call for artists beginning Monday, August 2, 2021.
Each train represents a journey we can all take together. The art will symbolize the collective power of community and the City’s push for progress in terms of community vibrancy, inclusion, and sustainable growth while highlighting its rich history.
Painted trains will be strategically placed throughout Mayors’ Park, City Hall, and the newly remodeled Kenneth L. Johnson Depot. A name plate of participants will be placed with the respective train. The public arts program offers residents and local artists a wonderful opportunity to showcase their love for Union City through creative expression. Additionally, it speaks to the City’s mission to reimagine public spaces through community involvement.
Click here to complete an online application. The deadline to submit is Friday, August 13, 2021. Selected artists will be notified via email to attend a city-sponsored paint event scheduled Saturday, August 21, at City Hall located at 5047 Union Street. Paint guidelines will be provided before the event. Participants can expect music, light refreshments, and a day of creative fun. For more information, visit unioncityga.org or email vlett@unioncityga.org.
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