stroudsburg

I have no idea how or why, but I was asked to judge an art show in Stroudsburg on Thursday. I said yes. My CV needs a boost.

My sister and I headed for Stroudsburg about 9:30. We found the gallery, and eventually a parking space on Main Street. Like a lot of the towns in the rust belt, Main Street has lots of bars, empty stores, and vacant lots. Good thing the university is still there.

We parked right in front of this very long, painted wall. I found out later that it's 80 feet. I took pictures of the whole thing. And yes, you have to look at the entire thing. This blogger is an "artist". Pat chose to wait in the car.  I walked to the gallery.

 (Stan Turrell)

On the way I noticed other murals. I made mental notes and headed for the gallery. The gallery director thought she had a map, but there were none left. Map or not on the way back I started shooting. Needless to say I took the scenic route.

This is painted. Not a print. I've seen the ad before, but never done by hand.

 This door is painted. Yes, the swish is broken mirror glass.

Then down the alley I noticed this one. It is much different than the others. I'd like to go back and hunt and shoot more. The gallery director said they stretch into East Stroudsburg.

I checked online. It was a 2-part project called "Project Street Art".  In 2014 they created the 80 foot wall. In 2015 then did 10 additional murals which included the train, but not the pop art one. Hey Bonnie ... I have the addresses.  Whatcha doing this spring?

Thursday Walk Stats:
Miles/Steps: About 3 miles
Bathrooms:  none
Wildlife:       none
Weather:     Not too cold, wet, damp
Extras:        Before you move, purge, purge, purge, purge.