Calling all artists, local business owners, and engaged Lakeland citizens – which should account for nearly everyone who opened up their LALtoday newsletter this a.m. 😉
Local artists Gillian Fazio , Aaron Corbitt , Aaron Adams , and Kent McAllister are collaborating to create a mural in Lakeland based around the concept of Black Lives Matter (BLM), with a focus on the vision of unity, end to systemic racism, love + standing together.
But the coolest part? They need your help – the Lakeland community – to complete this project.
Quoteworthy: “We want to hear from the community what this wall should be because it will permanently represent us as a city and our support for BLM. This is an open conversation that we want to turn into a well-crafted work of art through professional artists’ skill set.” – Gillian Fazio
Here’s what you can do:
- If you’re an artist: Get involved by participating in the mural. This call is open to all artists – especially local black artists – to share their concepts + perspectives. Anyone looking to submit their art for consideration of being an inspiration for this wall can email Aaron Corbitt here . Any submissions chosen will receive recognition + credit. Additionally, if your submission is not chosen, there will be other opportunities to talk through ways of honoring voices.
- If you’re a business owner: Contact Gillian Fazio here + let her know that you’re willing to donate your commercially visible wall for this unique community mural initiative.
- If you’re an engaged Lakeland citizen: Donate to this mural project or to share more ideas on what you think the mural should look like, by emailing Gillian Fazio here . Financial contributions will be directed towards materials needed and any excess will go straight to a BLM philanthropy. Lakelanders can also share which local philanthropy the funds should go to as well.