Posted August 31, 200915 yr Last group of murals: Motorcross Sports- K12 Gallery- 3rd Street & Sears HD Supply - 210 Wayne Ave Oregon District RR bridge/overpass Neon Movies
August 31, 200915 yr i love that plumbing shop one, it reminds of one i see in the bronx. looks like they repaint the oregon and neon and keep them up!
August 31, 200915 yr The Oregon RR overpass looks to me like it's due for repainting. I don't know how often they repaint it. Usually when it's repainted, it's done in a different theme or color scheme, if I remember right. I wish the newspaper or someone would do an article about all of the murals. It would be nice to know more about them. I think there is a big one of the Wright Brothers at the Air Force Museum - I need to go take a picture of that as I live not far from there!
August 31, 200915 yr Just found this article. Apparently they are seeking people to repaint the RR overpass. http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/seen_and_overheard/entries/2009/08/13/city_seeks_mural_submission_fo.html City seeks mural submissions for Urban Nights Wayne Avenue overpass contest By Amelia Robinson | Thursday, August 13, 2009, 09:06 AM Artists are being sought to make one of Dayton’s most visible structures floral. A group of community volunteers is seeks submissions from local artists willing to paint a series of 10 murals under the train overpass near the Fourth Street and Wayne Avenue intersection. Winning artists will receive $125, eight gallons of paint to complete their work and a $50 supply stipend. This project hopes to create a more attractive walkway between the Cannery and Oregon Arts District. A garden theme has been selected because the overpass is near Garden Station and new sidewalk planters. A new small urban garden is planned near the overpass. The theme can include flowers, fountains, gazebos as well as abstract and non-conventional interpretations of gardens, according to a Downtown Dayton Partnership press release. The 10 spaces are about by 8’x 8’ squares. A committee of artists and area city and business leaders will pick eight of the 10 winning designs. The public will be invited to vote for the final two mural designs during Dayton’s Urban Nights on Sept. 11. Submissions are due by 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4. Email submissions to [email protected] or mailed them to: Adam Coatney 6240 Far Hills Ave. Dayton, OH 45459 Winning artists will have until Friday, Nov. 6, to finish their work. The murals will be unveiled that evening at First Friday festivities. For more information, call Kristen Wicker at 937-224-1518, ext. 228
August 31, 200915 yr That contest relates to the RR overpass over Wayne, your pic is of the RR overpass over 5th. The one over 5th needs a refresh.
August 31, 200915 yr You are right on both counts. Or should I really say all three counts. Yes- the one for the Oregon District is in need of redoing. Hope it happens sometime soon.
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