In a novel move to tackle the blight of graffiti, businesses are urging Dublin's best artists to paint public places in Temple Bar, Dublin's busy restaurant and pub scene.
"Call to Art" is an art competition sponsored by businesses in Temple bar where artists are encouraged to submit art pieces that match the "vibrancy, creativity and Bohemian feel of Temple Bar", applications should be submitted by 5pm July 5th.
Organiser for the event David Murtagh of Invoke Street Art said, "This chance to see your artwork on display in Dublin City will also help to enhance the beauty of the area and create a kind of 'outdoor gallery space' in Dublin's cultural quarter, bringing art to the street in a very creative way.
"Invoke Street Art is an exciting new public art project, increasing the use and enjoyment of public space. The project will turn traffic signal boxes in five locations in Dublin, which in many cases may be vandalised with graffiti, into a platform for original, imaginative artwork."
The places where the winning art work will be positioned will be Parliament Street, Fishamble Street, Essex Street, Eustace Street and O'Connell Bridge.
Public art projects utilising public spaces are already in operation worldwide in places such as St Benedict.s Florida, Santa Cruz L.A, Staten Island New York, Halifax Canada.
According to Martin Harte, general manager of T.A.S.C.Q (Traders in the Area Supporting the Cultural Quarter), "Public art makes the place that we live, work and play more welcoming and attractive. It creates a deeper interaction between the community and the environment as well as adding dimension to civic spaces. Once completed the Temple Bar area will become a walking gallery displaying creative imaginative artwork to the public."
For more information visit http://www.visit-templebar.com
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