Dedication Ceremony for the Parkland P.A.I.N.T. project

“Parkland Rising”

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

6 – 7 PM

3201 Greenwood Avenue

Center For Neighborhoods invites the community to the dedication ceremony celebrating the installation of the latest P.A.I.N.T. project, “Parkland Rising” by local artist, Ramona Dallum Lindsey. Ms. Lindsey has committed herself over the past several months to relentlessly transforming a vacant two-story apartment building into a glorious exhibit of artwork that honors the rich heritage and pride of the Parkland neighborhood.  Working in conjunction with PNIA (Parkland Neighborhood Improvement Association), the Parkland Boys and Girls Club, Ujima Neighborhood Place, Johnson Traditional Middle School, West End School, Maupin Elementary, Brandeis Elementary, Parkland residents and other community members, Ms. Lindsey explored the concepts of renew, reuse, & recycle to create an environmentally responsible sculpture of a Phoenix symbolizing the rising socioeconomic, political, and family status of Parkland. In addition to the sculpture, a display of historic photos recognizes Parkland’s history and “We will rise again as…” stickers are prominently displayed along with planter installations that represent the community’s growth and hope.

The Parkland neighborhood is located in Metro Council District 1. Metro Councilwoman Attica Scott states, “You have created a powerful work of art, Ramona (artist- Ramona Lindsey). In partnership with the Center for Neighborhoods and, indeed, the Parkland Boys & Girls Club, 32nd Street is being transformed. When we reclaim, rebuild and redefine neighborhoods, block by block, we make significant differences in our communities.”

Special Thanks to: Ballard High School, Bray Property Management, Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, Elim Baptist Church, HyTec Cutting Services Inc., Martin Construction Co., PNC – Downtown/Southern Indiana Region, and Youth Build Louisville.

This project was commissioned by the P.A.I.N.T. Program, an initiative of Center For Neighborhoods. P.A.I.N.T. -Producing Art in Neighborhoods Together - brings neighborhoods, residents, and contemporary visual artists together to create new, site-specific, neighborhood-based public art projects in neighborhoods throughout the Louisville Metro Area. By Producing Art In Neighborhoods Together, the ideas and desires of residents in Louisville’s diverse neighborhoods will be realized while strengthening the unique historical and cultural assets of our community.

To schedule an interview with the artist, Ramona Lindsey, or the Parkland Neighborhood Improvement Association (PNIA) contact Lisa Dettlinger, lisad@centerforneighborhoods.org or 502.589.0343. 

P.A.I.N.T. is made possible through an Arts, Cultural, Attractions grant from the Metro External Agency Fund.

Center For Neighborhoods

610 South 4^th Street, Ste. 701   |   Louisville, KY 40202   |  502.589.0343

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