Meet the artists who will make their mark on Mentone
As reported last month, LRAC received a grant for the public art project “Make Your Mark on Mentone.” From May through September 2024, five professional and emerging chalk artists will delight the community with murals on a large chalkboard on the grounds of the Mentone Inn.
The artists chosen by LRAC are:
May: Ivann Garc of Clarksville, Tenn.
June: Sonya Clemmons of Scottsboro, Ala.
July: Lacy Dobbs of Fort Payne, Ala.
August: Caroline Moore of Mentone, Ala.
September: Jessi Queen of Atlanta, Ga.
“Incorporating local artists into public art projects is a powerful tool for community development, fostering shared values, and enhancing social cohesion,” says sculptor and LRAC board member Deedee Morrison. “When our community engages local artists, we tap into the heart and soul of our own cultural landscape, ensuring that the art reflects the community’s identity, history, and aspirations. This inclusion not only validates the artists’ work, making them feel recognized and valued, but it also strengthens the bond between community members as they see their stories and experiences mirrored in public spaces.”
Initially conceived as a temporary installation, the Make Your Mark project has morphed into a permanent display. LRAC is renovating the stage next to Fontastic Food Truck to accommodate a permanent installation. This opens up opportunities for other artists to make their mark on Mentone.
As reported last month, LRAC received a grant for the public art project “Make Your Mark on Mentone.” From May through September 2024, five professional and emerging chalk artists will delight the community with murals on a large chalkboard on the grounds of the Mentone Inn.
The artists chosen by LRAC are:
May: Ivann Garc of Clarksville, Tenn.
June: Sonya Clemmons of Scottsboro, Ala.
July: Lacy Dobbs of Fort Payne, Ala.
August: Caroline Moore of Mentone, Ala.
September: Jessi Queen of Atlanta, Ga.
“Incorporating local artists into public art projects is a powerful tool for community development, fostering shared values, and enhancing social cohesion,” says sculptor and LRAC board member Deedee Morrison. “When our community engages local artists, we tap into the heart and soul of our own cultural landscape, ensuring that the art reflects the community’s identity, history, and aspirations. This inclusion not only validates the artists’ work, making them feel recognized and valued, but it also strengthens the bond between community members as they see their stories and experiences mirrored in public spaces.”
Initially conceived as a temporary installation, the Make Your Mark project has morphed into a permanent display. LRAC is renovating the stage next to Fontastic Food Truck to accommodate a permanent installation. This opens up opportunities for other artists to make their mark on Mentone.
May's Mark was made by Ivann Garc.
June's Mark was made by Sonya Clemons, aka The ArtLady.
July's Make Your Mark artist is our own Lacy Dobbs!
August's Make Your Mark artist is Caroline Moore, our Mentone marvel!
The Make Your Mark artist for September is Jessi Queen.