{"id":4119,"date":"2025-10-16T14:02:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T14:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/4119\/"},"modified":"2025-10-16T14:02:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T14:02:08","slug":"have-you-noticed-fire-hydrants-in-downtown-easton-have-artwork-on-them-heres-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/4119\/","title":{"rendered":"Have you noticed fire hydrants in Downtown Easton have artwork on them? Here\u2019s why."},"content":{"rendered":"

Downtown Easton<\/a> has a colorful twist after local artists created various art designs on fire hydrants. <\/p>\n

Through Easton Main Street Initiative\u2019s Paint-A-Hydrant program, residents will notice fire hydrants are painted throughout the city\u2019s commercial district, according to a press release.<\/p>\n

The community art project, which debuted on Sept. 26, featured 11 artists painting fire hydrants as part of Easton Fourth Friday<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

\"Paint-A-HydrantLocal artists painted fire hydrants as part of Easton Main Street Initiative’s Paint-A-Hydrant program.Chelsea McClure | For Lehighvalleylive.com<\/p>\n

Julie VanOsdol, manager of the Easton Main Street Initiative, said in the release that the project showcased Easton\u2019s \u201cincredible local talent and strong sense of community,\u201d adding that the sight of artists working together downtown created a \u201cspecial atmosphere.\u201d<\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

The Easton Main Street Design Committee coordinated the project\u2019s logistics, including cleaning and priming hydrants and preparing paint kits for participants.<\/p>\n

\"Paint-A-HydrantLocal artists painted fire hydrants as part of Easton Main Street Initiative’s Paint-A-Hydrant program.Chelsea McClure | For Lehighvalleylive.com<\/p>\n

Artists and their works include: <\/p>\n

Julia Casolo \u2013 \u201cBloom With Kindness\u201d at Fourth Street Parking GarageGracie Petrossian \u2013 \u201cFunny Flowers!\u201d at 66 N. Third St.Bouquets N Things Florist<\/a> \u2013 \u201cSeason of Flowers\u201d at 225 Ferry St.Melissa Orellana \u2013 \u201cLove Beyond Colors\u201d at 229 Church St.Cecily Mowad \u2013 \u201cOld Fashioned Gumball Machine\u201d at 16 Centre SquareJoelle Fogel \u2013 \u201cZac Bruch\u201d at 301 Northampton St.Janel Kissel \u2013 \u201cGrow Where You\u2019re Planted\u201d at 237 Northampton St.Stacy Melvin, Benjamin Oaks Shamis and Eric Shamis \u2013 \u201cVeggies, Fruits, and Flowers\u201d at 325 Northampton St.Hadley Radlowski and Kristina Thomas \u2013 \u201cSweet Treat\u201d at 301 Pine St.Tija Matiss \u2013 \u201cMorning Star\u201d at 301 Ferry St.Dr. Bonnie\u2019s Book Club \u2013 \u201cPost Office\u201d at 201 Ferry St.\"Paint-A-HydrantLocal artists painted fire hydrants as part of Easton Main Street Initiative’s Paint-A-Hydrant program.Chelsea McClure | For Lehighvalleylive.com<\/p>\n

The painted hydrants are intended to remain as permanent additions to Easton\u2019s downtown streetscape, the release states. <\/p>\n

More information about the Paint-A-Hydrant program is available at Easton Main Street Initiative\u2019s website.<\/a><\/p>\n

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