Downtown Easton has a colorful twist after local artists created various art designs on fire hydrants.
Through Easton Main Street Initiative’s Paint-A-Hydrant program, residents will notice fire hydrants are painted throughout the city’s commercial district, according to a press release.
The community art project, which debuted on Sept. 26, featured 11 artists painting fire hydrants as part of Easton Fourth Friday events. The initiative was created by Tony Klapatch, chair of the Easton Main Street Design Committee, as a way to highlight local creativity and add visual interest to public spaces.
Local artists painted fire hydrants as part of Easton Main Street Initiative’s Paint-A-Hydrant program.Chelsea McClure | For Lehighvalleylive.com
Julie VanOsdol, manager of the Easton Main Street Initiative, said in the release that the project showcased Easton’s “incredible local talent and strong sense of community,” adding that the sight of artists working together downtown created a “special atmosphere.”
According to the release, the program launched earlier in the summer with a public call for artists on social media. Eleven designs were selected, featuring themes ranging from flowers and gumballs to fresh produce.
The Easton Main Street Design Committee coordinated the project’s logistics, including cleaning and priming hydrants and preparing paint kits for participants.
Local artists painted fire hydrants as part of Easton Main Street Initiative’s Paint-A-Hydrant program.Chelsea McClure | For Lehighvalleylive.com
Artists and their works include:
Julia Casolo – “Bloom With Kindness” at Fourth Street Parking GarageGracie Petrossian – “Funny Flowers!” at 66 N. Third St.Bouquets N Things Florist – “Season of Flowers” at 225 Ferry St.Melissa Orellana – “Love Beyond Colors” at 229 Church St.Cecily Mowad – “Old Fashioned Gumball Machine” at 16 Centre SquareJoelle Fogel – “Zac Bruch” at 301 Northampton St.Janel Kissel – “Grow Where You’re Planted” at 237 Northampton St.Stacy Melvin, Benjamin Oaks Shamis and Eric Shamis – “Veggies, Fruits, and Flowers” at 325 Northampton St.Hadley Radlowski and Kristina Thomas – “Sweet Treat” at 301 Pine St.Tija Matiss – “Morning Star” at 301 Ferry St.Dr. Bonnie’s Book Club – “Post Office” at 201 Ferry St.
Local artists painted fire hydrants as part of Easton Main Street Initiative’s Paint-A-Hydrant program.Chelsea McClure | For Lehighvalleylive.com
The painted hydrants are intended to remain as permanent additions to Easton’s downtown streetscape, the release states.
More information about the Paint-A-Hydrant program is available at Easton Main Street Initiative’s website.
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