All ages are invited to add some color to the MetroBus fleet by helping paint works of art on a MetroBus at the 24:1 Arts Culturefest on Saturday, October 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pagedale Town Center (6763 Page Avenue). When completed, the Art in Motion bus will go into regular service and travel along a variety of MetroBus routes in St. Louis City and St. Louis County for one year.
What: Metro Arts in Transit Bus Painting
Where: Pagedale Town Center
6763 Page Avenue (southeast corner of Page & Ferguson)
St. Louis, Missouri 63133
When: Saturday, October 20 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: Free and open to all ages
“When it comes to promoting creativity and appreciation and love of art, you cannot find a better partner than Beyond Housing and the Normandy Schools Collaborative,” said David Allen, director of Metro Arts in Transit. “The bus painting is a fun and memorable way to engage children and adults and build community.”
The Arts in Transit Bus Painting is co-sponsored by Beyond Housing and the Normandy Schools Collaborative. Both organizations belong to the 24:1 Community, a name that represents the 24 municipalities in the Normandy Schools Collaborative with one vision for successful children, engaged families and strong communities. Additional event sponsors include Life Arts Inc., the Missouri Arts Council and the Regional Arts Commission.
“The 24:1 Arts Culturefest is a celebration of the artistic talent that exists in the 24:1 community," said Debbie Chase, chief strategy officer of Beyond Housing. "There will be live performances from Normandy school kids, soul singer Brian Owens and West African master drummer Caph Guei. There will be barbecue, hot dogs and many booths where local artists will display art work, including great books for kids."
The design for the Art in Motion bus was created by local artist William Burton Jr., and includes images of community members, buildings, trees and text, highlighting a vibrant, colorful neighborhood.
