The City of Asheville, in partnership with Art Ecologie abd adé PROJECT, will host four community workshops to help in the completion of a mural and two installations representing the legacy and memories of THE BLOCK. Residents are invited to become part of the artistic process. The final piece will be unveiled in September during the Goombay Festival.
The City’s Visiting Artist Project has been rebranded as Celebrating African Americans Through Public Art (CAAPA). The inaugural public artwork will be a community-informed project that will honor THE BLOCK.
Here is the community workshop schedule:
Session One: Thursday, July 25
YMI Cultural Center, 39 S. Eagle St, Asheville, NC 28801
11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Session 1)
2-6 p.m. (Session 2)
For adults, 18 and older
Childcare and Spanish language interpretation will be provided.
Session Two: Friday, July 26
YMI Cultural Center, 39 S. Eagle St, Asheville, NC 28801
11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Session 3)
2-6 p.m. (Session 4)
For youths, ages 10-17.
Spanish language interpretation will be provided.