Allentown

Mural artists needed

The City of Allentown invites artists to participate in the city’s inaugural Go with the Flow Inlet Mural Painting Contest.

The contest aims to call attention to the small but significant pieces of infrastructure - 8,800 inlets in Allentown, connecting streets to streams. By creating captivating murals, artists will raise awareness about the detrimental effects of pollution flowing with rainwater, emphasizing its impact on the health of our environment, according to organizers.

Artists and artist groups interested in participating must submit applications and sketch designs by Aug. 1. Nine finalists will be selected and notified by Aug. 31.

These finalists will then paint their designs on one of nine designated inlet grates in the Arts Park - each measuring as a 3 feet by 4 feet rectangular area.

Allentown will provide paint, sealant, brushes, stirrers and any safety materials. Murals must be completed by Oct. 15.

The public will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite murals, determining the first and second place prize winners, who will be recognized as Clean Stormwater Champions at Allentown’s Stormwater Stewardship Awards ceremony in November.

For more detailed information and to submit an application, visit www.allentownpa.gov/Public-Works/Stormwater-Program/Community-Involvement-Educational-Opportunities.

Artists with any questions may contact Stormwater Education Manager Gabriel Caprio at 610-437-7587.