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Oak Park awards 886-foot Water Tower Social District mural to local artist Desiree Kelly
Summary
The council unanimously approved awarding the 11 Mile Water Tower Social District mural to Oak Park native Desiree Kelly; staff said work will begin in spring and take about 11 weeks to complete, with the design vetted by a community mural committee and the city’s CIA board.
Oak Park City Council unanimously approved a staff recommendation on Nov. 3 to award the contract for the 11 Mile Water Tower Social District mural to Desiree Kelly, a Detroit-born muralist who grew up in Oak Park.
Michelle Bishop, manager of authorities, told the council the mural spans approximately 886 feet across four wall sections in the West Kingston and Middle Kingston lots. She said 20 artists…
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