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8128
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Artists are painting murals on the sides of buildings in some North Carolina towns. The paintings do double duty as conversation pieces and reminders of a community's history and cultures. Towns featuring murals include Valdese, Thomasville, Waco, Clayton, and West Jefferson.
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34420
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Charlotte’s street art scene is growing with the city, but without direction, its future is unclear. Matt Hooker, Matt Moore, and other local muralists have been working in a free market, unrestrained by authority. There is debate over the development of a formal public art organization and strategic planning.
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6751
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“Outdoor wall murals can create beauty and interest on any otherwise large, blank surface,†says Jeffrey York, director of public art and community design at the North Carolina Arts Council in Raleigh. “The subject matter of a mural can also tell something about the history of the identity of the community.†Kunkel discusses outdoor murals in Valdese, King's Mountain, West Jefferson, Siler City, Chapel Hill, Wilmington, and Thomasville.
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