The Metro: Allen Park welcomes second annual Paint the Park Mural and Art Festival
Allen Park’s Downtown Development Authority and The Mural People are partnering to host this year’s event, now including a bike ride led by Slow Roll Detroit.
Artist Kitsune Jolene
The Paint the Park Mural and Art Festival returns to Allen Park, in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority and The Mural People. It’s free and open to the public Aug. 22-23.
This year’s event has grown with more activities for the entire family. Guests can grab an Allen Park watercolor kit, or watch live demonstrations of glass art, woodworking ceramics and more.
Eight muralists will create large-scale public artworks throughout the city, showcasing the vibrancy of the community. There will also be more than 50 artist and maker booths.
Bike lovers are also encouraged to come out and ready to roll. This year Slow Roll Detroit will complete its first Downriver ride and mural tour led by founder Jason Hall on Saturday.
Jason Hall and Dan Armand, co-founder and co-owner of The Mural People, joined me to talk more about the festival and the Downriver communities.
Co-owner and co-founder of The Mural People
Founder of Slow Roll Detroit
Hear the full conversation using the media player above.
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