Columbia Pike Paint-A-Mural Project

The Columbia Pike Blues Festival on Sat., June 18th will also have an “Art Island” with a range of alternative family-friendly activities. Sponsored by Arlington Arts, these creative diversions are curated by noted artist Cynthia Connolly! The Festival covers 3 blocks, at the intersection of South Walter Reed and Columbia Pike! Columbia Pike Paint-A-Mural Project: Bring out your inner-Andy Warhol and be part of creating a mural highlighting Columbia Pike landmarks! The whole family can be involved in this participatory mural project, which has been designed by noted Arlington-based artist David Amoroso. He’s created the framework, so all you have to do is paint between the lines the lines with color and creativity! Art on the ART Bus Exhibit: Want to just cool off for a moment? Take a break while you lounge on one of the two current Art on the ART Bus mobile galleries that will be parked at the Art Island, featuring dynamic original paintings in the overhead panels! Part of a program started in 2010 in partnership with Arlington Public Transit, this exhibit showcases several Arlington entrepreneurs. A second bus (which you might be able to catch, as it’s been assigned to the “45” route on the day of the Blues Festival) features paintings of local restauranteurs. Both current exhibits feature the work of Arlington-based artist David Amoroso, and was curated by noted artist Cynthia Connolly in partnership with Arlington Economic Development’s award-winning BizLaunch small business assistance program.