by Dale Woodfin In early June, the community of South Pittsburg, TN will have it’s first community collaborative mural completed. I’m sure there are some who would ask – Why do we need a mural? This is an important question and I’m going to do my best to shed a little...
Our community focus group for the first major mural is open to stakeholders and citizens of South Pittsburg and will be held via Zoom on 3/22/21 at 6 pm CST. We are also working on synced live stream options for Facebook and Youtube. During the meeting, we will...
by Mark Kelly SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. – Be a part of the Art! As part of its June 26, 2021 launch party, Arts in the Burg will unveil its first outdoor mural designed with input from the community. The unveiling of the 23 x 98 ft. work will take place in the alley...
by Dale Woodfin Arts and culture are fundamental for reimaging the future of disinvested communities like ours; communities where the downtown areas are, all but, left behind in a world of big box retailers and online businesses. Arts and culture have a unique ability...
by Mark Kelly SOUTH PITTSBURG, TENN – On June 26, 2021, this historical and picturesque city will launch an art incubator. Coordinating the event is Arts in the Burg, a volunteer organization established to create a weekend destination with open-to-the-public artist...
Arts in the Burg is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to fund the mural and launch party. This grant was awarded to South Pittsburg Area Revitalization Quest (SPARQ) for the Arts in the Burg program as result of South Pittsburg’s...
