Citizen Paint Project

A project in Hyattsville, MD by malori
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Vacant Funeral Home Gets a Symbolic Facelift Courtesy of Artist Valerie Theberge and Creative Citizens in Mount Rainier, MD.
Backers: 104
Average Pledge Per Backer: $70

Funded: $7,294 of $7,000
Dates: Mar 19th -> Dec 31st (15419 days)
Project By: malori
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Latest News

Citizen Paint project complete!

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Citizens! I am excited to share a final image of the amazing mural that has transformed not only a vacant building, but an entire corner in our community.  It has taken weeks longer to complete because of the detailed painting and the rain. ... (Read More)

Citizen Paint: on for tomorrow

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Citizens, The weather looks agreeable enough to encourage you all to join us on Rhode Island Avenue to transform the corner of our community with creativity.  The entire Better Block Festival will mobilize at noon and the fun lasts until rain... (Read More)

Citizen Paint: Mission Accomplished

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you Citizens! You have made it possible for this project to be fully funded!  We applaud your commitment to community public art and engagement.  We thank you deeply for your investment! We have 24 hours left to raise any additional gifts and... (Read More)

Painting toward the finish line

April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Citizen Paint supporters! The base coat is being sprayed on the building right now.  Lead artist Valerie Theberge worked with Emily of Color in Space to select amazing colors that will vibrate without looking too cutesy.  Can't wait to see... (Read More)

Let's PAINT... and a Raffle!

April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
The week just started and already it's great! The first coat of primer went up on the old funeral home. We’ve gained three new Creative Collaborators. Thank you Busboys and Poets, Hair Cuttery, and ShelfGenie. We’re more than halfway to our goal... (Read More)

The Transformation BEGINS

April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you Citizen Paint supporters! We are about to surpass the $3000 mark. Today, the work began on the old funeral home to transform it into a billboard of art. Our Public Works Director, Luther Smith, brought over a power washer to clean the crud... (Read More)

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