Essex Street Gateway Mural

Essex Street Gateway Mural Team Haverhill's Essex Street Gateway Mural This creative project has built-in community participation from conception to implementation. Mayer. Ms.

Visit: http://www.teamhaverhill.org/essexgatewaymural.html
Nationally recognized muralists from the Meg Saligman Studio (MLS Studio) in Philadelphia have been hired by Team Haverhill to create a mural to pay tribute to the city's history and many historical figures. By next fall, the four-story, 3,000 square-foot mural will cover the entire north-facing wall of the building at 25 Essex Street, no

w occupied by the Essex Street Grille and Wicked Big Café. The title of the mural,Hues of the Heart,is inspired by a poem entitled “A Lament,” by John Greenleaf Whittier--a 19th century poet, abolitionist and Haverhill resident. Taking inspiration from Whittier’s passionate and timeless language, the Essex Gateway Mural consists of elements that address the unique aspects of our community--heritage and history, social and physical infrastructure, and future direction. Historical and contemporary images will combine in a composite image addressing themes that emerged from discussion with citizens and research in Haverhill’s. This work addresses the question of how a city with a rich history can embrace its roots and engage with its future with equal passion. The mural is located steps away from the site of the long-gone Orpheum
Theater. The Orpheum was the first theater owned and operated by Louis B. Mayer, who went on to become one of Hollywood’s biggest movie moguls. The mural employs the theater concept to create a monumental presentation of Haverhill’s history, under the thoughtful “direction” of Louis B. Filling the scene are distinguished citizens, historical scenes, elements of Haverhill today and yesterday, current residents who reflect the city’s ethnic diversity, and images that represent our community’s idea of the future. Saligman will bring to Haverhill a unique method of creating murals that allows hands-on involvement of the community--a vital element of MLS Studios artistic vision as "community-based artists. No stranger to such large scale art displays, Saligman's murals have been executed on surfaces ranging in size from lobby walls to football fields. Upon its completion in October 2011, the Essex Gateway Mural will become a destination landmark for the Merrimack Valley and the state. The mural will transform a barren wall into a definitive gateway and welcoming entry into the downtown historic district, inspiring and enlightening all who pass by.

06/12/2023

Community paint session in downtown Haverhill

06/12/2023
09/24/2022
03/18/2017

We've all seen the beautiful mural on Essex St! On March 30th at 7 PM Team Haverhill member Jeff Grassie will be at the library to talk about this wonderful community art project. Give us a call at 978-373-1586 x 608 to sign up!

We just posted some fantastic in-process photos of the Essex Street Gateway Mural over on the Team Haverhill Facebook Pa...
01/30/2016

We just posted some fantastic in-process photos of the Essex Street Gateway Mural over on the Team Haverhill page! While we will be closing this page, come join us on the Team Haverhill page for continued updates on Haverhill's public art.

10/07/2015

The Essex Street Gateway Mural in Haverhill, MA, is the work of muralists Meg Saligman and James Shuster and hundreds of local residents of Haverhill. Using ...

07/27/2015

Visitors are asking more & more questions about the Essex Street Gateway Mural (ESGM)
Take a tour with link below!

http://teamhaverhill.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ESGM-MuralDesignKey.pdf

06/03/2015

Did you know Team Haverhill created a self guided mural map for the downtown artwork ?
http://teamhaverhill.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/HaverhillMuralMap-July2010.pdf

http://teamhaverhill.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/HaverhillMuralMap-July2010.pdf

Mark your calendars for public art Walk -A-BoutJune 18 from 5-7pm
06/03/2015

Mark your calendars for public art Walk -A-Bout
June 18 from 5-7pm

Go toWWW.teamhaverhill.orgTo learn more about Bradford Rail Trail new public art project and theCurrent CALL to ARTISTS!
01/18/2015

Go to
WWW.teamhaverhill.org
To learn more about Bradford Rail Trail new public art project and the
Current CALL to ARTISTS!

Team Haverhill is an independent, volunteer action group dedicated to making Haverhill a better place to live, learn, work and play.

Team Haverhill Will Be collaboratingWith othersTo bringMore public art , festivals and communityActivities toHaverhill,...
02/20/2014

Team Haverhill
Will Be collaborating
With others
To bring
More public art , festivals and community
Activities to
Haverhill, Massachusett

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