It’s a new way of looking at urban planning, incorporating public art that is interactive, and murals are defi nitely interactive.” “It’s also a springboard for imagination, especially for youth. “The purpose of public art, I think, is that it is accessible to everyone,” said Karen Watson, executive director of the Sumter County Gallery of Art and point of contact for the Creative Canvas initiative. The Historic Preservation Design Review Committee approved the installation of eight large-scale murals painted on walls in the downtown design district and various buildings in South Sumter.Īrtists selected for mural installations are paid with money from Central Carolina Community Foundation’s Connected Communities grant of $50,000 along with a private investment from Bank of Clarendon and Main Street Society. The Creative Canvas Project works to bring more art to Sumter through murals. "The vibrant colors and intricate shapes on buildings throughout downtown and South Sumter encourage people to experience and explore the history of Sumter.
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