Vote for the Great Mural Wall of Topeka

by Karl Fundenberger on February 5, 2010 · Comments

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Chords & Oil will be working on the next panel of Topeka’s Great Mural Wall.

http://www.refresheverything.com/greatmuralwalltopeka

The Great Mural Wall of Topeka was initiated in 2006 by the Chesney Park Neighborhood Improvement Association with a desire to instill community pride, beautify the neighborhood, and curtail graffiti.  The project honors the cultural history and ongoing spirit of Topeka’s neighborhoods.

The 900-foot wall, located in the Chesney Park Neighborhood, was originally a city water reservoir. It has now become the canvas for a community wide mural painting effort that is supported by a multitude of neighborhood organizations and volunteers.

Under the direction of nationally recognized mural artist Dave Loewenstein, community members have researched, designed, and painted scenes depicting Topeka’s rich history.  As of the fall of 2009 over 400 feet of the Great Mural Wall has been painted.  Our goal for 2010 is to complete another 120 feet of mural and complete painting the entire 900 feet of the Great Mural Wall of Topeka by 2012. – Please Vote Now! Once you’ve registered, you can vote every day until the end of the month!

Chords & Oil is an art collective with a progressive agenda recently formed in Topeka, KS. Our artists and members are involved with community gardening, sustainable building, ReThink Topeka, and the Topeka Community Cycle Project. Our hope is to build community and make art more accessible to young people.

Vote for the wall in the Pepsi Refresh Challenge!

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