The ViBe Creative District nonprofit in Virginia Beach, VA announced that the public is welcome to participate in a Paint the Pavement creative crosswalk painting this Second Saturday, November 12th 2016 from noon-4pm at the intersection of 19th Street and Cypress Avenue in Virginia Beach. This will be the third artist-led community-painted creative crosswalk in the ViBe Creative District this yea
r; all have been sponsored by grants from the Office of Cultural Affairs and the Business Consortium for Arts Support. Additional activities will take place during the crosswalk painting at adjacent businesses as pictured on the map below. Paint the Pavement | Creative Crosswalk Painting with local artist Allison Termine
The winning artist, Allison Termine of Chesapeake, VA., was selected after an open call to artists in October, during which all artists in the Commonwealth of Virginia was eligible to submit a design to the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). A panel consisting of local business owners, a member of the Virginia Beach Public Art Committee, ViBe District non-profit members and Friends of the Creative District members selected the design which features the state bird of Virginia, the cardinal on a color striped background. The artist will sketch the design onto the pavement at 19th Street and Cypress from 8am-noon on Saturday and the public is welcome to assist the artist in painting the design onto the pavement between the hours of noon and 4pm. Finally, the artist will have from 4-6pm for touch ups and drying time from 6-8pm. The intersection of 19th Street and Cypress will be closed all day from 8am-8pm for public safety with Virginia Beach Police presence. Artist’s Statement
The artists’ submission explained the purpose of her design:
“Throughout human cultures, the natural occurrence of rainbows is seen as a spiritual or mythic symbol of hope, revelation, promises, the light of the future, joyous realization and other positive meanings. For this project, I chose to pair a universally recognized symbol for unity with a geometric representation of Virginia’s state bird, a red Cardinal. The pairing will highlight the important role the that the Virginia Beach Resort and ViBe Creative District play as a place for unity and inclusion where all people are welcome and respect. Rainbows are also widely understood as a symbol of transformation, unity, divinity, provision, blessings, spiritual light, divine guidance, inner riches, and more. Red cardinals are considered a creative force, with their vibrant red color representing vitality and creativity. It’s a perfect combination for a ViBe Creative District and the City of Virginia Beach!” -Allison Termine
Previously, the public participated in painting two linear creative crosswalks located on 18th Street at the Mediterranean and Cypress intersections which were painted by local artists Steve Schmucker and Rick Nickel. Steve Schmucker’s geometric patterned crosswalk was painted in May 2016 as part of the ViBe Creative District’s Anniversary Block Party on 18th Street. Rick Nickel’s Happy Feet crosswalk was painted during the 2nd Saturday in the ViBe Creative District in August. Unlike these two earlier crosswalks, this week’s Paint the Pavement will include the large center box at the center of the intersection which measures 40 feet by 40 feet (1600 sq ft) rather than the long narrow crosswalk arms. Parking
Parking is generously donated by these local businesses and city parking lots: the grass lot behind Wave Riding Vehicles along 19th Street; the Runnymede parking lots along Cypress Avenue at 20th and 21st Streets; and the Virginia Beach Convention Center lot at 19th Street and Parks Avenue. On-street parking is now available along 18th Street west of Cypress Avenue. ViBe Creative District
The ViBe Creative District non-profit is a 501c3 that exists to promote, support, connect, and inspire the creative industries to boost our local economy, grow jobs, and enhance our quality of life. It works to create and revive economic vibrancy in our neighborhood with a remarkable local vibe. Additionally, ViBe strives to enhance a place of discovery for locals and visitors along with economic vitality to meet the City of Virginia Beach’s vision for a quality resort destination. For more information on please visit www.ViBeCreativeDistrict.org, email [email protected] call 757-202-9533 or follow ViBe Creative District on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ViBeCreativeDistrict and Instagram at www.instagram.com/thevibecreativedistrict/
