A new art piece by local artist Patrick Paul will transform the Main Street Side of the Dauphin Public Library this June.
On Tuesday, May 9th, at 6:30 pm, the Library is holding an event to acknowledge and thank the community groups who have helped make this project possible. Alison Moss, the Director of Parkland Regional Library, says those groups have helped with the project's evolution.
"The project has really evolved over the past year to become far more sophisticated. We started out thinking we'd do crosswalk art or sidewalk art, and then we thought about the library garage door, doing a mural on it, and because we've had support through some really great community sponsors and funders, we were able to take this project to the next level."
Further plans for the project itself will be released at the event this week, but Paul and Moss have been working with The Graphic Factory out of Onanole, to turn the art into something that will stand the test of time says Moss.
"We are actually having the artwork fabricated by The Graphic Factory, which is run by Derek Boyd out of Onanole. He's done the Northgate sign and some City Hall signs, so we know he does beautiful work, so we're combining forces. Patrick's amazing art, but on this medium that will stand the test of time, and really change the landscape of Main Street, and really, the exterior of our Library."
Moss says the library is a place for everyone, and visual art is one way they can show people that.
"We welcome everyone, from all walks of life. We're one of the last places in our community where everything's free, and we have a little something for everyone. We're very diverse, and we want to continue to be that special spot in our community. I think visual imagery is an important part of that too. It captivates the curiosity and attention of people, and hopefully will draw them in, and welcome people."
Paul has done a lot of work around the community and is currently working on a mural in the Bearpit at the DRCSS.
