WHY A MURAL FESTIVAL?

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For three years now, Blank Space has had the privilege of working with our friend and community gatekeeper, Jason Avery, to develop a truly special placemaking project for the historic Birmingham neighborhood of Woodlawn.

Through the ups and downs of growth and decline, Woodlawn has remained as a community defined by strength. No one embodies that better than the women that call it home. This mural festival, led by women and featuring an all-female artist lineup, aims to speak to that strength, grace, and resiliency that has come to define this special place.

As a business, Blank Space believes art is a catalyst for change. Beyond paint on a wall, we believe that the collective practice of creating a mural for (and in partnership with) a community offers a unique opportunity for people to take ownership over their spaces. In the way our environments help shape who we are as people, we recognize then that we, as citizens, should play an active role in helping to design and reclaim our built environments. It is our responsibility to dare to use our voices in efforts to transform the places we call home.

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COMMUNITY IMPACT

BEYOND THE PAINT

A collaborative effort between the neighborhood and Blank Space, the concept of this festival serves a purpose beyond just elevating the voices of women in the street art realm. Aiming for an aspect of “informed community design,” we have identified key gatekeepers in Woodlawn to help usher along a festival that has lasting, positive impact communally and economically.

Murals are only a portion of the story of this project! Partnering with the neighborhood, the alley will feature the addition of lighting, security cameras, seating and landscaping in true placemaking fashion. Soon, the businesses that back on to this alleyway will be able to utilize the additional outdoor space in a way that will be an added resource to help them continue to serve the community they love!

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LOCATION & DETAILS

Alleyway between 55th St. North and 55th Place North, Woodlawn

Festval Completion Dates
2021: October 2-9
2022: November 4-12

Accessibility

The alleyway is an open, public space which is accessible 24/7. The only time this is impacted is during during mural installation hours November 4-12, 2022 for the safety of our artists and neighbors.

 

FEATURED ARTISTS

Meet the incredible artists of MAGIC CITY MURAL FEST 2022

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MCMF 2022 PRESENTING SPONSOR,
Woodlawn United

@woodlawnunited

CHARITY HAMIDULLAH
Atlanta, GA

@creatingfreedomnow

ANNIE HIGHT
Atlanta, GA

@huega.creative

 

ANNA DUGAN
Salem, MA

@annadidathing

TYRA ROBINSON
BIRMINGHAM, AL

@tyra.r_

AZHA SANDERS
Jackson, MISS

@azha

FIND THE COMPLETED MURAL PHOTOS HERE

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