2023 Artist Mural Project at the Island Inn Park
Mural Auction at Ocracoke's Island Inn Commons benefits Ocracoke Preservation Society's Restoration of the Historic Island InnOcracoke Alive has coordinated an Artist Mural Project at the Island Inn Commons in partnership with the Ocracoke Preservation Society. The installment features 10 panels commissioned from Ocracoke artists and 12 panels by students from the 2023 Ocracoke School Arts Week mural class under the direction of Robert Chestnut. Participating artists were provided with a 4’x4’ panel to design around one of the following themes: Ocracoke Community, Ocracoke History, Ocracoke Environment.
Many thanks to all the contributing artists and also to Bill Monticone for designing and making the mural stands, as well to his assistants Susse Wright, Bill Twiford, and Rob Temple. Also thanks to John Spagnolo & Raul Campos for helping with installation. Read more below to find out the results of the auction! For more information contact David Tweedie, 252-921-0260 (call or text), [email protected]. |
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The Results of Oct 25th Mural Silent Auction
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the grand opening of the Island Inn Commons! The Art Mural Silent Auction and Sponsorships raised $4495 to aid Ocracoke Preservation Society's restoration of the historic Island Inn.
10 Artist Panels Auction Winners
12 Student Collaboration Panels Open for Sponsorship
The following 11 Student Art Panels were available for Sponsorship on a first come basis, for $150 each. We still have a few that need sponsors. You can contact us at [email protected] if you would like to become a sponsor. They will be displayed around the new Ocracoke School Grounds/or at the Island Inn Commons for a year with the sponsor's name. At the end of the year, the murals will return to Ocracoke Alive (we may find a new home for it in the Ocracoke community).
1. Click on the artwork to see the mural number.
2. Email [email protected], with the artwork # you wish to sponsor, and provide your name, address, email and phone contact, as well as the sponsorship name that you would like placed with the mural.
3. Ocracoke Alive will contact you with an invoice. Once payment has been received, your sponsor name will be posted here.
The following 11 Student Art Panels were available for Sponsorship on a first come basis, for $150 each. We still have a few that need sponsors. You can contact us at [email protected] if you would like to become a sponsor. They will be displayed around the new Ocracoke School Grounds/or at the Island Inn Commons for a year with the sponsor's name. At the end of the year, the murals will return to Ocracoke Alive (we may find a new home for it in the Ocracoke community).
1. Click on the artwork to see the mural number.
2. Email [email protected], with the artwork # you wish to sponsor, and provide your name, address, email and phone contact, as well as the sponsorship name that you would like placed with the mural.
3. Ocracoke Alive will contact you with an invoice. Once payment has been received, your sponsor name will be posted here.
