Perry
Frank began documenting DC’s murals in 1996 with the goals of making the
magnificent public art more accessible and meaningful, and of preserving the
city’s mural story for future generations. Over the years we have lead tours,
produced public programs, and organized exhibitions. We have pursued our vision
with small grant funding and the sweat equity of associates, advisors, and interns.
Most recently we received a grant from HumanitiesDC to organize a public
program on the early history of murals in DC (c. 1970-85) to accompany
publication of an article on the same subject.
DC Murals
is now taking the next step—we are planning to publish a coffee table book that
will capture the vital mural scene in the nation’s Capital. The book will draw
on our extensive archive of images and interviews to showcase and interpret murals
from 1970 to the present, representing all eight wards and many city
neighborhoods. It will include profiles of the artists and a list of
donors.
Washington
is the only major mural city in the country that does not have a mural
book—some have several. Beautiful reproductions and interpretive text will
electrify residents who are surrounded by the art, and amaze visitors who know
Washington only as the “Federal city.” To support development, design, and
publication of the book, we are launching a Crowd Source funding campaign
through Indiegogo. We’ve attached a link to a video explaining our project. I
hope that you will take a look and donate now, so that we can have the book
ready to go by the end of the year.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/dc-mural-book#/
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Perry
Frank is Founding Director of DC
Murals: Spectacle and Story
