Yes We Can Mural by Pepe Piedra

Muralist, musician and art teacher, Pepe Piedra is creating a series of beautiful murals for the Sun Rise Academy.

The murals provide students with a warm and educational environment which helps them better understand their lives through history.

"This is my contribution to the community as a Immigrant Artist, helping young people understand the meaning of Immigration in these times of change and hope in this Country of Immigrant people," says Jose Piedra.

Read more HERE

Mama Ayesha's Fundraising Dinner for "Keep Driving On" Mural

October 30, 6:30pm
Fundraising Dinner at Mama Ayesha's Restaurant


Come out for a delicious dinner served Family Style to support the community and to raise funds for the historical mural by Karlisima at Mama Ayesha's Restaurant. After dinner, join the artist to view the mural.
Dinner tickets are $125.
Please Call to Reserve. RSVP: 703-819-8069

Mama Ayesha's Restaurant
1967 Calvert Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
www.mamaayeshas.com
Authentic Middle Eastern Cuisine

"Catching the American Dream"

a new mural by Jose Piedra


13' x 32' mural

4500 Georgia Ave. and Buchanan St.,
Washington, DC

www.pepepiedra.com

Call to Artists, Mural Project - DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities in collaboration with LeDroit Park Residents seek an artist or artist team to design, create and install a mural that will be centrally located in the LeDroit Park neighborhood. The goal of this project is to create a unique landmark that expresses the character of the surrounding neighborhood. The large colorful mural will help generate and reinforce a sense of place within this community.

Budget: $75,000. Open to Mid-Atlantic Region Artists.
Deadline: Friday, October 12th, 2007. Artists must be open to working with local students.

Email: Deirdre Thayer Ehlen, DC Creates Public Art Consultant at deirdre.ehlen@dc.gov to receive a pdf of the application form.