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Seven red-winged blackbirds soar across the back of Egbert Hall, near the Free Speech Rock. The mural was painted by Nani Chacon, who worked to make the mural compliment the student body and its important location.

Muralist paints mural that reflects student body

By Avery Alexander, Life & Culture Editor August 29, 2019

This June, the Ithaca College community received a new addition to its scenery: a vibrant mural of soaring birds on the wall next to the Free Speech Rock. The mural is by artist Nani Chacon, who is...

Ithaca Murals is a group that connects muralists with workspaces around Ithaca. The organizer of the organization, Caleb Thomas founded Justice Walls, a contest to promote more artist recognition through the painting of murals.

Justice Walls supports social justice street art

By Sean Murphy March 5, 2019

One of Ithaca’s most defining characteristics is its commitment to public art. It’s difficult to drive around the city without seeing something painted, designed or sketched on the side of a building...

From left, local artist Kurt Piller paints an electrical box on the corner of Aurora and Buffalo Streets while Janaki Parthasarathy, of Ithaca, looks on. Piller’s box was a part of the “21 Boxes” project.

Public Art takes Ithaca by color

By Evin Billington, Staff Writer October 9, 2012
The city of Ithaca has been collaborating with Ithaca's Public Art Commission to spread creativity and awareness.
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