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JUNE 28, 2024 - WFMZ/69 NEWS

'The vibrancy down here is just starting to blow up': Mural project brightening up Allentown, empowering artists

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may 31, 2024 - lehigh valley BUSINESS

Renaissance II? Allentown looking at its next big wave of development

 
may 23, 2024 - lehigh valley live

GIANT MURAL COMING TO THE HEART OF ALLENTOWN

First a buffalo, now some birds! A giant mural, featuring finches in flight and perching on a plant, has been OK'd by Lehigh County Commissioners and is headed to 638-642 Hamilton St. It's expected to be completed by the fall.

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may 14, 2024 - RELEASE

ALLENTOWN MURAL ARTS COLLABORATES WITH CEDAR CREST COLLEGE ART DEPT TO BEAUTIFY DOWNTOWN ELECTRIC UTILITY BOXES

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OCTOBER 27, 2023 - AARP.ORG

New mural of a charging bison nearly complete in downtown Allentown

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JUNE 30, 2023 - AARP.ORG

ALLENTOWN MAYOR, AARP PENNSYLVANIA UNVEIL NEW MURAL

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JUNE 29, 2023 - LEHIGH VALLEY LIVE

Local artist dedicates new mural to Allentown’s First Ward neighborhood, at La Placita

 
aug 16, 2021 - WFMZ/69 NEWS
Artist painting new mural at LANTA bus terminal in Allentown
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aug 16, 2021 - RELEASE
ARTIST RELIEF GRANT HELPS RIDERS SEE THE BEAUTY IN EVERYDAY LIFE
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APR 22, 2021 - THE MORNING CALL
From meaningful art to family-friendly films, here are three things to do in the Lehigh Valley in the coming weeks
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FEB 25, 2021 - WFMZ/69 NEWS
Allentown artist uses pandemic to connect with his creative side
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FEB 20, 2021 - WFMZ/69 NEWS
LOCAL ARTIST FEMI J. JOHNSON PROMOTES NEW 'BLACKBOARD' GALLERY
 
FEB 12, 2021 - THE MORNING CALL
New exhibit, celebrating Black History Month, shines spotlight on Allentown’s Femi Johnson
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FEB 4, 2021 - DISCOVER LEHIGH VALLEY
The City of Allentown's Inspiring Murals
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JAN 27, 2021 – L’ETAGE MAGAZINE
Kacper Abolik: Foppish Romp
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DEC 31, 2020 – lehigh valley press
gallery view: artist 'hot bed' warms it up
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NOV 5, 2020 – WFMZ/69 NEWS
Allentown dedicates new mural near new elementary school
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OCT 16, 2020 – LEHIGH VALLEY PRESS
GALLERY VIEW: ALLENTOWN CREATIVES BUILD AN ARTHAUS
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SEPT 16, 2020 - morning call
New Allentown gallery, ARTHAUS, shines a light on local and international works
 
SEPT 8, 2020 - RELEASE
ARThaus: new allentown arts commission gallery space
 
AUG 4, 2020 - WLVT/PBS39 NEWS
NEW MURAL WELCOMES VISITORS TO ALLENTOWN
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AUG 3, 2020 - wfmz/69 NEWS
NEW MURAL DEDICATED IN ALLENTOWN
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JULY 23, 2020 - wfmz/69 NEWS
ALLENTOWN MURAL TAKING SHAPE
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JULY 22, 2020 - RELEASE
ARTS COMMISSION BRINGS MORE POWER TO THE ARTS
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JULY 22, 2020 - morning call
allentown arts commission works with city to bring mural to union and walnut streetS

 

MAY 28, 2020 - morning call

 

Allentown unveils $60,000 campaign to aid artists during coronavirus crisis and to promote city projects
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MAY 28, 2020 - Release
ALLENTOWN ARTS COMMISSION SEEKS INNOVATIVE ARTISTS FOR ENCOURAGING PUBLIC ART PROJECTS WITH A $60,000 GRANT PROGRAM
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sept 26, 2019 - morning call
Ovation Awards honors those who planted seeds in Allentown’s blooming arts community
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sept 9, 2019 - wdiy
Allentown Arts Commission to Honor WDIY for Outstanding Service to the Arts
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sept 6, 2019 - morning call
Allentown Arts Commission to honor retired Morning Call entertainment editor, Allentown Symphony director
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AUG 6, 2018 - morning call
Dialogue in art: Femi J Johnson making impact in Lehigh Valley with his collage-like abstract works
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