Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Public Art topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Community mosaic mural project aims to turn hundreds of resident canvases into a public ceramic tile installation
Summary
Organizers of the 'Connecting Crisfield' public mural told the council they have converted about 200 completed community art kits into ceramic tiles for a composite mural that will be visible from Somerset Street; they need roughly 432 tiles for the installation, plan a fall unveiling and propose the Corbett wall as the site.
Karen Sutherland, speaking for the Crisfield Arts and Entertainment District, described a community‑sourced mural project that assembles hundreds of small painted canvases into a large, tiled image meant to celebrate place and local history. "The name of our mural is Connecting Crisfield community through art," Sutherland said, adding that the design selected by a review panel is by Jackie Miller and will be rendered as ceramic tiles to withstand weather.
Organizers explained the process: community participants received numbered art kits and returned completed canvases; organizers scan and fuse the images onto ceramic tiles, coat them for protection, and assemble them in 4-by-4 tile panels for manageable installation. They reported about 200 completed canvases returned so far, 50–60 kits still available for distribution and a target of roughly 432 tiles to complete the 9‑by‑12‑foot mural. The project team described a program that allows children and adults to contribute and emphasized local artist involvement: part of the central craft-basket image will remain Jackie Miller’s original artwork within the mosaic.
Councilors asked about location and logistics; the presenters said they would like to place the mural on the Corbett building façade facing the street where it would be visible from Somerset Street and could be a small tourist draw with nearby parking. Organizers said they considered sun exposure and permit requirements, and that the tiles will be arranged to minimize sun damage and structural load; an unveiling event is planned for the fall.
No council vote was required. Staff and council members encouraged broader distribution of kits to schools and community groups to finish the mosaic.
