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It’s finally time! We’re making a call for artists to submit their designs for a new Petworth mural on Upshur Street. Do you have experience with murals? We want to hear from you!
Read MoreAfter it was discovered that the Petworth mural on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW was tagged and damaged, Petworth News put out the call for neighbors to help repair it. People have really responded to the GoFundMe campaign, a sign of how much this mural means to the neighborhood.
We reached out to Tom Pipkin, who helped spearhead the initial design of the mural in 2015, to see about next steps.
Read MoreSometime at the beginning of February, maybe yesterday, some enterprising person or group decided their crudely done spray paint smatterings were better than the Petworth Mural located on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW. The mural was defaced.
Together, we can fix it.
Read MoreKennedy Street is having a hard time lately. From wild west style shootouts to police chases through alleys, the ongoing tragic deaths on Kennedy Street seem an almost insurmountable challenge. Covid has caused huge problems for small businesses all along the commercial strip, both long-established, and recently hatched. Through all of this, a beacon of hope shines in the form of a mural planned for the corner of 5th and Kennedy Street NW.
Read MoreIf you’ve walked by the Petworth Community Wall at 829 Upshur Street in the past few months, you’ve probably seen a mural featuring a few recognizable neighborhood icons like the Petworth Library, public sculptures by Uzikee Nelson and Lisa Scheer. They’re framed, collaged and layered with a cascade of red dots and energetic, abstract marks. The mural pops and catches the eye as you walk or drive down the street.
Read MoreOn Saturday, May 5th, the Petworth community will add another piece of neighborhood art, with the launch of the Petworth Community Wall, a rotating poster project on view through summer 2018.
Read MoreTwisted Horn cocktail bar at 819 Upshur St NW, owned by Jamie Leeds (who also owns Hank's Oyster Bar and Hank's Pasta Bar) has a beautiful new mural adorning the wall along its back patio. Created by local artist Nakisha Durrett, the mural is a lighthearted play on a "twisted fairytale theme."
Read MorePetworth is home to a new, beautiful mural, compliments of two award-winning Brazilian street artists. If you come up Kansas Avenue, just north of Taylor Street, you'll see the mural on the vacant building at 4115 Kansas Ave NW. Read more about the award-winning artists and how the project came to life.
Read MoreThe Twisted Horn restaurant is working on a rear patio area to increase their seating and provide a nice outdoor space for customers. And they’re working with a local artist to create a special mural.
Read MoreBy now you might have seen the bright Petworth mural in the alley next to Willow, Help-U-Sell and Petworth Citizen on Upshur Street. The mural was the brain child of Petworth residents Tom Pipkin and Rob Mandle. Tom and Rob wanted to add a little artwork and color to the neighborhood that would reflect and complement the community's energy, vibrance and sense of connection.
Both are very active residents in DC and in Petworth in particular... Read more after the break:
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Volunteer with the Friends of the Soldier's Home!
Summer isn’t over yet! The Parks at Walter Reed has a full lineup of family-friendly neighborhood events coming up from August and into November, including free concerts, outdoor fitness classes, dancing, flea markets, community festivals and a massive used book sale.