Asheville Mural Project (AMP)
http://www.ashevillemuralproject.org

http://www.myspace.com/ashevillemuralproject

AMP's next endeavor is the ambitious Lexington Gateway, being the supports of Interstate 240 at Lexington Avenue and Broadway (next to Rosetta's and Broadway's).  Arts2People has been granted provisional permission by the North Carolina Department of Transportation to cover the support pillars with art!

We are currently working with the Downtown Commission, the Public Art Board, the City's Economic Development Office, and Parking & Transit to solidify this project.  The plans encompass the nearly 6000 square feet of bare concrete.

The Lexington Gateway Mural will be completed in 3 separate sections:
SECTION 1: 4 bridge support units facing Lexington Avenue itself.
SECTION 2: 4 bridge support units facing Merrimon/Broadway Ave.
SECTION 3: 46 Arched column surfaces (inside arches).

Please visit www.ashevillemuralproject.org for pictures and evolving designs.

We have designs for SECTION 1 already, but are still looking for artists to complete SECTIONS 2 & 3.  The two existing themes are ' Arts and Culture" and "Sustainability".  Our next two may encompass tradition, natural history, and/or agriculture.

SECTION 3 "Asheville Saints"; standing portraits of real-life Asheville residents, past and present, people you can look in the eye as you walk past, under the bridge. This is our chance to immortalize the great folk of our community. We are open to the community’s input on the people and persona we will be depicting!

We particularly need artists adept at portrait, realism, urban/street design, pattern, and those with an interest in Renaissance art & architecture.

We are always looking for local artists to participate in the creation of murals. If interested, please send portfolios and ideas to:

PO Box 1093 Asheville, NC 28802 or contact molly@arts2people.org for more info.