Artists from Argentina, Mexico, and Canada were among the 100 artists who created murals at this year’s Paint Memphis, which was held October 12th at Lamar Avenue and Willett Street.
“Paint Memphis is a nonprofit organization that gives art access to everyone by bringing art to the streets,” says executive director Karen Golightly.
This was the second time artists painted walls and buildings in the Lamar-Willett area.
It’s the 10th year the event has been held. “They just get better and better,” Golighty says “The art is amazing.”
People strolled up and down the streets watching and chatting with the artists, some of whom have participated in the event for many years, doing their thing.
Some artists painted portraits, including large likenesses of Elvis, Project Pat, and Marcella Simien.
Also, Golightly adds, “We have all these businesses that donate. It really takes a whole community to make it happen. So I’m thrilled.”
