Fabourg Marigny Flood Wall Mural Project

The goal of the project is to beautify the city by way of the flood walls. By painting the relief areas of the wall with murals commissioned to local, student and adult artists, they would provide a stunning improvement to the visual appeal of a very unattractive but necessary protective barrier. They also are a deterrent to graffiti. The murals would improve improve the look of the surrounding area and be a huge draw for residents and tourists to Crescent Park.

The initial project would be to create the murals showcasing the history and culture of New Orleans in Faubourg Marigny. It would start at Elysian Fields and then go towards the Marigny Street entrance of Crescent Park and continue all the way to NOCCA at Franklin Ave.

Overall themes would be researched and selected and then either artists would submit drawings that would then be approved. We would ensure the murals are protected and will take on the responsiblity of maintaining them. There may also be an opportunity to put murals on other parts of the entrance that crossover or are adjacent to the wall such the elevator shaft to make the art 3 dimensional in a sense

When this project is completed we can do another part of the flood wall in another neighborhood to showcase its culture and history. Before we know it we will have a Guinness Book World Record number Murals that will span miles. This will be an amazing site for Louisianians, residents of and tourists to our city to see, a project of pride for all and an incredible legacy for all involved.

Want to help see this project through? Let us know. info@faubourgmarigny.org 

First Meeting, April 1 @ 6:00 PM. Location TBD