Re*Cov*Er is in full swing at this time. This mural project pays tribute to area musicians and was spearheaded by visual artist Frank Campagna. The painting of this project began last Saturday @ 10:00 AM and all will be complete at 5:00PM this Saturday, October 13th. If you are in the area, drop by and say hi to these fine artists and thank them for their dedication and effort.
The creators of these sixteen large works are artists Janet Antich, Jason Barnett, Ronnie Bates, Amber Campagna, Brian Crawford, Jim Cox, Jennifer D. Curtiss, Issac and Josh Davies, Sergio Garcia, Robert Hamilton, David Lyles, Kayla Escobedo, Mitchell Nickell, Gilbert Oranday, Clint Ray and Tyson Summers. The subjects of these murals include local musicians / heroes including Stevie Ray Vaughan, Broose Dickinson, Leadbelly, Carter Albrecht, John Lee Hooker, Norah Jones, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Dimebag, Hash Brown, the New Bohemians, Gibby Haynes and more, going up on the exterior walls of various Elm St businesses.
Each artist have received cash for materials and one week to paint the legendary musician of their choice. Execution of these murals is currently underway and are being painted within each artist own schedule. On Saturday, October 13th at 5:00pm these works will be evaluated by a panel of judges, including representatives from The Dallas Morning News, The Dallas Observer, Quick, KNON, the Contemporary, the Fine Line Live, the Deep Ellum Enrichment Project, Space, Pawn Gallery and Kettle Art. An awards ceremony and the winners will be announced no later than 7:00pm. First prize $1,000.00, second will take home $500.00 and the peoples choice will win $250.00. Please join us between 5:00 and 7:00pm at Kettle Art for these festivities. This project is sponsored in part by The Deep Ellum Association, KNON 89.3, D.E.E.P. (The Deep Ellum Enrichment Project) The Dallas Observer, Kettle Art, The Deep Ellum Foundation and area businesses.
