What's Next for the OBA's Paint the Town?
OBA Art Walk Expansion 300 Block Alley, Color Me Oneonta!
We are excited to announce our Art Walk Expansion of the 300 Block in downtown Oneonta! In cooperation with the City of Oneonta, North Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, The Covered Bridge Players, The Chamber of Commerce and The Blount County Commission we have begun work on the first mural of this expansion! Check out our progress photos below!
Any donations for COLOR ME ONEONTA are very much appreciated! This is a very costly project. Once funds are locked in we will expand down all of the 300 block alley. This exciting project will also include LED Color Change Lighting, exterior music expansion, picnic tables, LED String Lighting and flower pots!
Any donations for COLOR ME ONEONTA are very much appreciated! This is a very costly project. Once funds are locked in we will expand down all of the 300 block alley. This exciting project will also include LED Color Change Lighting, exterior music expansion, picnic tables, LED String Lighting and flower pots!
- V. J. and Bain Brown 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, movied its showroom and offices there. The mock-up of the design by Patti Williams is shown below. Tara Murphree was the artist for this mural. In keeping with the City's sign ordinance, the business name was removed from the final mural.
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- The OBA is in the process of establishing future sites for murals in the City of Oneonta. Some projects involve local volunteer artists. However, if a business wishes for a mural for one of their buildings, there is a process. 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. The OBA must submit an application for approval of a mural to the City of Oneonta's Mural Review Committee. Once approved, a 50% deposit is required to begin the mural and its completion is dependent on weather conditions.
