7/7/15

International "Murals in the Market" Festival Coming September 2015

1xRUN & Eastern Market Corporation Announce International Mural Festival in Detroit
Over 45 Local & International Artists Converge on Historic Farmers Market


From September 17th-25th 2015, Detroit's Eastern Market will be home to public art on display from over 40 artists from Detroit and across the globe. The inaugural Murals in the Market festival continues a historical presence of public murals in the area. Standing in front of the recently completed piece by Australian-born artist Meggs, Eastern Market Director Dan Carmody and 1xRUN co-founder Jesse Cory officially announced the event and artist roster. A series of events will coincide with the festival including a cultural tour with Detroit's Slow Roll, block parties and activities surrounding the annual Eastern Market After Dark. Murals in the Market encourages promising opportunities to the artists, as well as local farmers, businesses, residents and more.



Mural sponsorship opportunities are available via the "Adopt a Mural" program


For more information visit www.muralsinthemarket.com