Art is a big part of Corsicana. “It’s sewn into our historic fabric everywhere,” says Main Street Director, Amy Tidwell. Part of the Corsicana Main Street’s three-year plan is to find ways to add vibrancy and public art in downtown. “This mural meets both of those goals. When I saw the restoration completed at 301 North Beaton, I saw an opportunity on the South wall and approached the muralist, Zane Marsh, and property owners, Lowell Dunn and Casey Jones. They were all on board and here we are.”
Much of the community has already seen the mural transform since the muralist began work in January. Many driving by to wave at Zane while he’s painting, snap a picture of the mural in process, or even stop their cars to get out and say thank you. “As soon as Amy proposed this project I knew I wanted to be a part of it,” says muralist, Zane Marsh. “It’s such an honor to get to create something that will be a part of Corsicana’s history. Projects like this take a community to make happen so I am thankful for Amy for putting this on, Casey Jones and Lowell Dunn for allowing us use of their building, as well as April and Nick Pomeroy for lending us their lift. I hope this mural adds a little color and happiness to the lives of everyone who gets to see it.” Property owner, Lowell Dunn adds “thanks to Zane and Amy for making all of this happen and for caring how our downtown looks to visitors and locals.”
The Corsicana Main Street invites all of the community to come out on Wednesday, April 17th at 5 p.m. for a small unveiling ceremony for the mural. There will be speakers from the Mayor, the muralist, property owners, and the Main Street Director. C&S Baking Co will be serving ice cream treats and the first 100 will be free, courtesy of Main Street. There will also be free photography with the mural, made possible by Marsh Advertising. “This is our way of saying thank you to the community for all of their support on the mural as it has been in process. Everyone’s support of the public art has been unwavering,“ adds Tidwell.
About Corsicana Main Street:
Corsicana Main Street is committed to strengthening the downtown community through preservation-based economic development in. Downtown Corsicana has been a designated Main Street community since 1985 and works to revitalize its downtown neighborhood through the Main Street Approach. Corsicana Main Street is one of 1,200 neighborhoods and communities, rural and urban, who share both a commitment to place and to building stronger communities participating in the program have leveraged more than $95 billion in new public and private investment, generated over 161,000 net new businesses and over 717,000 net new jobs, and rehabilitated more than 314,000 buildings nationwide. Corsicana Main Street is a department of the City of Corsicana. For more information, visit https://visitcorsicana.com/main-street/ or email the Director, Amy Tidwell at atidwell@corsicanatx.gov
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