My City July 2021

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MORE MARVELOUS MURALS! BY PETER HINTERMAN x PHOTOS PROVIDED BY FLINT PUBLIC ART PROJECT In 2019, Flint Public Art Project (FPAP) started phase one of their plan to paint 100 new murals in Greater Flint by the the project. “We hope to shift the narrative around Flint away from the water crisis and transform our city into an international leader in the public arts.”

end of summer 2020. The project was successful beyond imagination, exceeding the goal and bringing Flint positive news coverage and notoriety. For the project, FPAP welcomed artists from all over the world to the city and reinforced Flint ’s reputation as a haven for artists looking to make an impact. The project is once again in full swing, with estab lished artists returning to add new murals and new ones looking to display their talent. To date, more than 150 murals have been completed throughout the Flint area. “The project is part of our campaign to change the image of Flint to a city of creative hope,” said FPAP Director Joe Schipani in an interview with My City at the start of

To shine an even brighter light on the murals, FPAP has partnered with Kady Yellow and the What’s Up Downtown Project to offer mural tours, and with the Flint RepertoryTheatre to present “Flint Mural Plays,” per formed both live and through 25 micro audio plays written by some of the best playwrights in the country. Each play corresponds with a mural. “The Flint Mural Project rep resents rebirth, happiness and healing,” added Schipani. “FPAP is committed to diversifying the urban landscape and highlighting the unique voices of our community.” For the most up-to-date map of the murals and to hear the audio plays, download the PixelStix app for your device. Take a look at some of the newest murals! x

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