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The following brief outlines the project in detail.
Contact ArtinSessionNow@gmail.com for more information.
The following brief outlines the project in detail.
Contact ArtinSessionNow@gmail.com for more information.
project Overview
Art in Session, a non-profit organization providing resources for creatives, and West Edge, West LA's premier location for living, dining, and socializing, have teamed up to provide a unique opportunity to local artists and the community through a celebration of large scale art.
Throughout the week of July 10-15, 4,000 square feet of walls covering unoccupied retail spaces at West Edge will be transformed with murals. The community is invited to watch the progress unfold during live painting hours. On Saturday, July 15, we will celebrate the completion of the murals and close out West Edge Art Week.
Throughout the week of July 10-15, 4,000 square feet of walls covering unoccupied retail spaces at West Edge will be transformed with murals. The community is invited to watch the progress unfold during live painting hours. On Saturday, July 15, we will celebrate the completion of the murals and close out West Edge Art Week.
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LocationWest Edge is located on the corner of Olympic Blvd and Bundy. This high traffic intersection is the home to 600 residential units and 90k Square feet of retail space. It is a wonderful location to feature large scale art and offer a creative experience to thousands of people each day.
Address: 12121 West Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90064 http://westedge.artinsession.com/ |
Project Details
There are a total of 21 barricades (walls) covering unoccupied retail spaces.
DIMENSIONS:
The size of each barricade ranges from about 100-1000 square feet each. Some artists will be assigned multiple barricades belonging to a single retail space, while others will be assigned stand alone barricades. Barricade assignment varies depending on the artists preference, style, and skill set.
WALL TEXTURE:
Each barricade is prepped and primed smooth drywall.
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:
Artists are encouraged to explore their creativity for this project, while keeping the overall aesthetic and vibe of West Edge in mind. Murals should be family- friendly and avoid any of the following themes.
All artists are required to submit a mock up of your design for approval. Designs that do not meet the above requirements will not be accepted.
OTHER SPECIFICS:
Barricades are located in and around the plaza, therefore shade hours will vary.
Artists will have access to overnight storage for supplies.
The community is encouraged to visit the plaza for live mural painting between 10am- 6pm, however, artists are permitted to work earlier or later, depending on your preference. There is 24 hour on-site security.
Bathrooms, as well as access to power and water, are also available.
DIMENSIONS:
The size of each barricade ranges from about 100-1000 square feet each. Some artists will be assigned multiple barricades belonging to a single retail space, while others will be assigned stand alone barricades. Barricade assignment varies depending on the artists preference, style, and skill set.
WALL TEXTURE:
Each barricade is prepped and primed smooth drywall.
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:
Artists are encouraged to explore their creativity for this project, while keeping the overall aesthetic and vibe of West Edge in mind. Murals should be family- friendly and avoid any of the following themes.
- Drugs or Alcohol
- Violence
- Nudity or Sexuality
- Politics
- Branding or Logos
All artists are required to submit a mock up of your design for approval. Designs that do not meet the above requirements will not be accepted.
OTHER SPECIFICS:
Barricades are located in and around the plaza, therefore shade hours will vary.
Artists will have access to overnight storage for supplies.
The community is encouraged to visit the plaza for live mural painting between 10am- 6pm, however, artists are permitted to work earlier or later, depending on your preference. There is 24 hour on-site security.
Bathrooms, as well as access to power and water, are also available.
DEADLINES
- Design Mock Ups and required documents must be submitted by June 16.
- Mural Painting begins Monday, July 10.
- Murals must be complete by Thursday July, 13.
- Sealing and clean up will take place Friday, July 14.
- The final unveiling and community celebration is Saturday, July 15.
More about Art IN Session
Ania Amador started the Mural Maze Collective in 2013 at Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida. As the collection of art has expanded in the Mural Maze, so has the opportunity for each artist. Muralists are invited to complete a large scale mural in three days before the festival begins, as well as exhibit and sell art in the collective gallery during the event. This hands on experience and guidance from other artists in the community has been life changing for those that have completed the program. Many of the artists have continued on to pursue full time careers as professional artists and are stepping into leadership roles to share their experiences.
In 2020, festivals and events came to a halt. Ania utilized this time in quarantine to create content around her experience as a professional artist, and establish the platform Art in Session for artists and teachers to share resources for all creatives. In addition to her own workshops, including Murals and More, Financial Accounting for Artists, and The Art of Business, Ania has produced courses for other teachers, such as Landscapes 101, Photoshop 101, and more. Art in Session has expanded this library into 2023, creating new content and offering hands on experience to artists in the program.
SEE IT IN ACTION!
https://www.muralmaze.com/
https://www.artinsession.com/
SEE IT IN ACTION!
https://www.muralmaze.com/
https://www.artinsession.com/