Be Well Murals
Raasin in the Sun curated murals at the Lamar Underpass (South of 5th Street). In light of the Covid-19 Pandemic, the purpose of the project is to share positive, uplifting and/or informative messages to promote physical and mental health. It is our hope that these murals will be a gentle reminder for us all.
Location: Lamar Underpass (South of 5th Street), Austin Texas.
How BIG???: Approx. 10,000 Sq. Ft of concrete wall surface area total for both the east and west walls.
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Niz G - "Reconnect Yourself"
Kimie Flores Art - Be Well Murals
Samara Barks Art - "Rest is Necessary"
Uloang Art - Be Well Murals
Carmen Rangel Art - Be Well Murals
Rex Hamilton - Be Well Murals
On October 9th, 2020, Raasin in the Sun announced a citywide artist call and received over 60+ applicants. October 17th, 2020 the Artist Selection Panel, consisting of community leaders and creatives, selected 6 artists who were experienced, passionate about mental health, and in some way impacted by the pandemic.
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Selection Panel
Pamela Owens, CEO Six Square
Jane Hervey, Founding Executive and Creative Director #BBATX
Dr. George Vargas, Curator and Director of Programs Mexic-arte Museum
Rakhee Jain Desai, Interdisciplinary Artist
Sheldon Darnell, CEO Austin Black Pride
Jaime Castillo, Curator and Chair of Art Commission
Kymberly Keeton, Chief Artistic Officer Novella Media
Jane Hervey, Founding Executive and Creative Director #BBATX
Dr. George Vargas, Curator and Director of Programs Mexic-arte Museum
Rakhee Jain Desai, Interdisciplinary Artist
Sheldon Darnell, CEO Austin Black Pride
Jaime Castillo, Curator and Chair of Art Commission
Kymberly Keeton, Chief Artistic Officer Novella Media
Be Well Murals Project curated by Raasin in the Sun.
This project was initiated and funded by the City of Austin Art in Public Places Program within the Economic Development Department, in partnership with the City of Austin Civilian Conservation Corps.
The Lamar Underpass has housed public art since 2005 and was reimagined in 2020 to site the Be Well Murals in support of wellness during the pandemic. The Be Well Murals are temporary artworks and will be archived as part of the City's Art in Public Places public art collection. Through the Austin Civilian Conservation Corps, art projects like these are intended to put local artists back to work who have been impacted by COVID-19.
The Lamar Underpass has housed public art since 2005 and was reimagined in 2020 to site the Be Well Murals in support of wellness during the pandemic. The Be Well Murals are temporary artworks and will be archived as part of the City's Art in Public Places public art collection. Through the Austin Civilian Conservation Corps, art projects like these are intended to put local artists back to work who have been impacted by COVID-19.