Migrate - The Cottonbelt Mural!
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Nita Turnage and Hap Phillips announce the creation of "Migrate": The Cotton Belt Mural Project . The project began on September 10, 2014, with expected completion by August 2015!
Phase I of the mural is now finished, however more financial support is needed in order for us to complete the project! Expenses include renting an aerial boom lift, fuel, insurance, paint, materials, supplies and salaries for the artists. With your contribution we can make this happen!
"Migrate", a collaborative mural between Nita Turnage and Hap Phillips, is a monumental endeavor to create a massive St. Louis, MO welcome sign in dialogue with the new Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge that spans the Mississippi river on the Near North Riverside neighborhood. This exciting project is changing the face of St. Louis.
The Near North Riverside neighborhood in St. Louis is a desolate, abused and misused area. Once a thriving industrial and commercial district, it is now a strange mix of crumbling infrastructure, homes of the homeless, a bicycle trail, an urban nature landscape and home of the Artica festival. "Migrate" will serve to enliven the environment, foster appreciation for the riverfront, create a more visitor friendly atmosphere and encourage future development of the space.
The mural is being painted on the historic Cotton Belt Rail Depot building located at 1400 N. First Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The building faces east toward the Mississippi river and is visible from the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge. The dimensions of the mural are approximately 750' long by 60' tall, covering the top four floors.
Visually, "Migrate" is incorporating a brightly colored, repetitive bird motif. The birds are being arranged in such a way that the pattern, from the holistic perspective, will appear to be a landscape or flowing river stretching across the enitre building facade.
Start-up funds were generated through the non-profit organization called Rally St. Louis, a crowd funding platform for creative projects in St. Louis. Major contributors to this project were The St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission , the The St. Louis Regional Chamber, The William Kerr Foundation as well as individual donors.
Now we ask you for your support to complete the mural! Thank you so much for your generous contributions!
NOTE: "Migrate" is a special project supported by Artica. 10% of proceeds will be donated to the organization.
Artica is a 501(C)3 Organization. Your donations to "Migrate" are tax deductible to the fullest extent that the law allows.
Press Links:
Seven Questions with Artica Founders Nita Turnage and Hap Phillips
By Thomas Crone October 9, 2014
http://www.stlmag.com/arts/visual-arts/seven-questions-with-artica-founders-nita-turnage-and-hap-ph/
Artists Transform Abandoned Building Into 'Welcome To Missouri' Sign
By Nancy Fowler, St. Louis Public Radio October 2, 2014
http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/artists-transform-abandoned-building-welcome-missouri-sign
Painters Begin Massive Riverfront Mural
Story by John Henry, KSDK Channel 4, September 29.2014
2015
New Stadium Would Erase Historic Buildings, Artica's Festival Grounds-And One of St. Louis' Most Ambitious and Breathtaking Works of Art, by Chris Naffziger, St. Louis Magazine, February 11, 2015
Phase I of the mural is now finished, however more financial support is needed in order for us to complete the project! Expenses include renting an aerial boom lift, fuel, insurance, paint, materials, supplies and salaries for the artists. With your contribution we can make this happen!
"Migrate", a collaborative mural between Nita Turnage and Hap Phillips, is a monumental endeavor to create a massive St. Louis, MO welcome sign in dialogue with the new Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge that spans the Mississippi river on the Near North Riverside neighborhood. This exciting project is changing the face of St. Louis.
The Near North Riverside neighborhood in St. Louis is a desolate, abused and misused area. Once a thriving industrial and commercial district, it is now a strange mix of crumbling infrastructure, homes of the homeless, a bicycle trail, an urban nature landscape and home of the Artica festival. "Migrate" will serve to enliven the environment, foster appreciation for the riverfront, create a more visitor friendly atmosphere and encourage future development of the space.
The mural is being painted on the historic Cotton Belt Rail Depot building located at 1400 N. First Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The building faces east toward the Mississippi river and is visible from the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge. The dimensions of the mural are approximately 750' long by 60' tall, covering the top four floors.
Visually, "Migrate" is incorporating a brightly colored, repetitive bird motif. The birds are being arranged in such a way that the pattern, from the holistic perspective, will appear to be a landscape or flowing river stretching across the enitre building facade.
Start-up funds were generated through the non-profit organization called Rally St. Louis, a crowd funding platform for creative projects in St. Louis. Major contributors to this project were The St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission , the The St. Louis Regional Chamber, The William Kerr Foundation as well as individual donors.
Now we ask you for your support to complete the mural! Thank you so much for your generous contributions!
NOTE: "Migrate" is a special project supported by Artica. 10% of proceeds will be donated to the organization.
Artica is a 501(C)3 Organization. Your donations to "Migrate" are tax deductible to the fullest extent that the law allows.
Press Links:
Seven Questions with Artica Founders Nita Turnage and Hap Phillips
By Thomas Crone October 9, 2014
http://www.stlmag.com/arts/visual-arts/seven-questions-with-artica-founders-nita-turnage-and-hap-ph/
Artists Transform Abandoned Building Into 'Welcome To Missouri' Sign
By Nancy Fowler, St. Louis Public Radio October 2, 2014
http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/artists-transform-abandoned-building-welcome-missouri-sign
Painters Begin Massive Riverfront Mural
Story by John Henry, KSDK Channel 4, September 29.2014
2015
New Stadium Would Erase Historic Buildings, Artica's Festival Grounds-And One of St. Louis' Most Ambitious and Breathtaking Works of Art, by Chris Naffziger, St. Louis Magazine, February 11, 2015
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Nita Turnage
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St Louis, MO
