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Wall Street Mural Festival

May 10 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Support Portsmouth Public Art (SPPA) presents the second annual Wall Street Mural Festival! This festival is a celebration of the artists and subcultures that have made street art what it is today.
COST
FREE and Open to the Public!
FREE street parking available on the 900 – 1000 block of High St.
MAIN EVENT
Muralists will be challenged to paint 10 walls in the alleyway of Portsmouth’s “Wall Street”. Witness as they finish painting live the day of the event. A judge will select three muralists for a cash prize. There will also be a prize for the “People’s Choice” award.
CO-EVENTS
– Breakdance Competition
– Skateboard Competition
More details and full itinerary soon.
WALL STREET MARKETPLACE
Shop local artists, creators, makers and vendors at their pop-up booths onsite.
FOOD & DRINKS
Food trucks will be on site. Beer, wine, and refreshments will also be available for purchase.
TRANSPORTATION / PARKING
Parking for Mural Fest is available on High Street, in the lot across High Street (near Hatton).
CALL FOR ARTISTS
COMING SOON!!!
SPONSORS NEEDED
For sponsorship details and package information please email jojoyce@cox.net.
DONATIONS ACCEPTED
SPPA is a 501C3 non-profit organization. Your donations and support are essential to sustaining our organization’s art projects and events. To make a donation, visit www.sppava.org.
WHAT NEXT TO EXPECT
– Festival Lineup
– Breakdance Competition
– Marketplace Lineup
– Full Itinerary
– Sponsorship Recognition
STAY IN THE LOOP
Updates will be made regularly here on the event page.
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ABOUT US
SPPA was formed by volunteers in 2010 with a mission dedicated to purchase and install public art, educate citizens in art appreciation, and create outreach to the neighborhoods in Portsmouth. SPPA believes that cities gain value through public art – cultural, social, and economic. Simply stated, public art creates beauty, provokes thoughts, encourages people to interact, and generally enhances quality of life. For more information visit our website at www.sppava.org

Details

Date:
May 10
Time:
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Venue

Innovation District Hatton and High
Corner of Hatton St. and High St.
Portsmouth, VA 23704 United States
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