LEBO MURAL MAKES VIBRANT MARK ON DOWNTOWN HOLLYWOOD

On Saturday, August 18, Downtown Hollywood’s monthly ArtWalk kicked-off its new arts initiative with a sprawling mural by celebrated South Florida artist David “Lebo” LeBatard.   Inaugurating the ‘Downtown Hollywood Mural Project,’ the jazz-inspired wall was enthusiastically received by hundreds of pedestrians, and set the bar high for upcoming murals at 10 additional properties, including the Ramada Hollywood Beach Resort.  DHMP is an ongoing program, spearheaded by the Hollywood CRA.

Lebo’s Be-Bop Into Outer Space mural is located on the historic Great Southern Building Complex (southwest corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Young Circle) – the future site of Young Circle Commons, a multi-story mixed use development.  The Downtown Hollywood Mural Project is focused on the Live Music District, running along Hollywood Boulevard and Harrison Street between 21st Avenue and Young Circle.

The Hollywood CRA’s mural program is designed to boost and encourage the Downtown Hollywood Live Music Initiative, launched earlier this year with the debut of the free year-round concert series ArtsPark Live!, and with new regulations that allow venues in delineated zones to obtain an extended-hours liquor license. Under the helm of CRA Executive Director Camejo, Commissioner Beam Furr and project manager Jill C. Weisberg lead a new mural-review committee that works with developers, property owners and artists to commission and execute artwork on outdoor surfaces. Lebo’s Jazz Renaissance-influenced piece is a nod to the revival of Downtown Hollywood as a fresh hub for arts and entertainment.  Prominent contemporary and street artists in queue for walls include Jessy Nite, Ruben Ubeira and Michelle Weinberg.

Photo Credit: Peter Vahan

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