What's Next for the OBA's Paint the Town?

• V. J. and Bain Brown have commissioned the OBA to paint a patriotic mural on the side of the former Baty TV building on Hwy. 75 in Oneonta.  Their company, United Flagpole, is going to be moving its showroom and offices there.  The mock-up of the design by Patti Williams is shown below.  Site prep begins soon.  Tara Murphree is the supervising artist for this project, but several volunteers will be assisting.

THE FUTURE HOME OF UNITED FLAGPOLE SHOWROOM AND OFFICES

MOCK-UP OF DESIGN

• The "Hometown Heroes" mural will feature first responders/essential workers and is sponsored in part by St. Vincent's Blount.  This project is in the preliminary stages of planning, finalizing the agreement with the building owner, enlisting the help of a seasoned muralist to oversee the project, site prep, and then painting. Details will be announced soon!

• The OBA is in the process of establishing future sites for murals in the City of Oneonta.  What's involved?  As a non-profit organization, the OBA cannot fully sponsor a mural without financial help from the building owners and/or community.  There are costs involved with site prep that may involve the application of Drylock and priming.  In addition, the OBA only uses Benjamin Moore Exterior Aura paint known for ultimate performance for rich, full color, and unprecedented durability.  Locally, it retails for $70 a gallon.  The OBA visits the proposed site, taking measurements and a straight-on picture of the space. The property owners is interviewed as to expectations and a mock-up is provided for consideration, along with a cost-estimate.  A 50% deposit is required to begin the mural and its completion is dependent on weather conditions.
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• The OBA is currently in this process with several local property owners...so keep watching for added color to our Cityscape!