A concrete structure in the Portland neighborhood meant to keep out high water from the Ohio River will soon be the site of a mural that will be almost as long as the Great Pyramid of Giza is tall. It’s part of a $50 million project to expand Waterfront Park.
Earlier this year, Louisville Metro’s Office of Arts + Creative Industries and Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District announced an initiative to bring more public art to mechanical buildings in the city. Local artists were asked to submit design applications for the floodwall at Rowan and 10th Streets.
City officials are expected to choose an artist by Sept. 16. Their project will include painting a mural on both sides of the floodwall.
The 10th Street floodwall is one of four local sites that will be turned into public art displays. City officials have not yet said when these projects will begin.
How to weigh in
We want to hear from you. If you could choose what the mural would look like, what would you want to see on the 10th Street floodwall?
Whether you’re an artist or someone who appreciates a good painting, we want to hear your ideas. No idea is too grandiose!
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Correction: This story has been updated to reflect the size of the mural, based on corrected information from city officials.
