Murals along Hyattsville’s Route 1 Corridor
After seeing so many lovely new murals pop-up on Green Owl Design‘s Instagram feed, I took the young’n out early last week to check scout out these new developments and to attempt some photographs. Just imagine her smiling and patiently posing…. 😉
Near/Behind Green Owl Design, Rt. 1 & Hamilton
Hamilton off Rt. 1 (towards trail)
Intersection of Rt. 1 & Hamilton (across from Green Owl Design).
Fight the Blight / Route 1 Muralists, Artists
Since these pics were taken, even more murals have popped up (the side of this building is now a fabulous mural by Studio SoHy and Zunzima (aka Takashi Nakajima) & the opposite wall feature the work of the Green Owl Design team! I’ll be taking more photos of the latest at this weekend’s Hyattsville Arts & Ales Festival. Happy to share on my Instagram feed.
SoHy Collective
In addition to these new murals, many of the local businesses in this happenin’ area have banded together to create The SoHy Collective. Together, they’re focused on “developing a visual and commercial identity which promotes and supports small businesses and non-profits in the SoHy district of Hyattsville.” (More details about the Collective in this great piece by The Hyattsville Life & Times.) All this teamwork is just gonna make living, shopping, eating and everything else in our area that much more awesome!
By now, you’ve probably noticed the work that was done to transform the exterior of 5132 Baltimore Ave (home of Tanglewood Works and Three Little Birds Sewing Company) into a sight to behold. My pictures don’t do it justice but here’s a refresher:
Want to be a part of this mural-making love?!
This Saturday (9/23), Green Owl Design & UIP Developers are giving you a chance to show your love of Hyattsville during their community paint day from 11am-2pm! Stop by 5334 Baltimore Ave (the “garage” building across from Busboys & Poets) & Green Owl Design will provide you with the tools to spray paint ❤’s and H’s on the building! So cool!
- Erick Stachell II, SatchmoeArt.com
- Ric Garcia, RicGarciaStudio.com
- James Wine, Artist & Craftsman Supply
- Isak Shah, Artist & Craftsman Supply
- Sari Rin, LazyPanda.org
- Bronwyn King, Co-Founder Studio SoHy, StudioSoHy.com
- Ricky “Crank” Taylor, cranktopia.com
- Imani K. Brown, LittleInkPlayShop.com
- Briana Bailey, GreenOwlDesigners.com
- Elly Vander Kolk, GreenOwlDesigners.com
- Angela Justice, GreenOwlDesigners.com
- Erica Riggio, GreenOwlDesigners.com
- Josh Franklin, GreenOwlDesigners.com
Local Business Supporters
- Will’s Decorating
- Capital City Planning
- Artist & Craftsman Supply (Brentwood and Hyattsville Locations)
Thanks for sharing, Sue! I'll updated the post to include that info (unless you have any objections)!
I want to give a shout out to Dan Simon, owner of 5132 Baltimore Avenue, for supporting the artistic aspirations of his tenants. When Dan told us (Tanglewood Works & Three Little Birds) he planned to repaint the building we asked permission to create our own design and color scheme. With the assistance of local firm, MSR Design, we came up with the pattern adorning our building and there's even more to come…