The Neighborhood Basis of Broward (CFB) and Enterprise for the Arts Broward are proud to debut the third paintings of 9 in its “Lead with Love” mural initiative, with a vibrant mural painted by famend artist Cey Adams on the Dania Seaside Marina.
The “Lead with Love” mural challenge is a transformative public artwork initiative in collaboration with Adams designed to unfold a message of affection and unity throughout Broward County. The challenge, operating from fall 2024 to 2027, goals to create 9 distinctive murals, every in a special metropolis. Spearheaded by a partnership between the Neighborhood Basis of Broward and Enterprise for the Arts Broward, the challenge has a purpose to complement and unify the group and promote cultural engagement.
The challenge seeks to foster a way of unity and delight inside every group by creating public artwork that displays native identification and spirit. Every mural will function a cultural landmark, enhancing native character and offering an area for communal gathering and reflection. The murals are supposed to be lasting symbols of affection and cultural range, contributing to the inventive panorama of Broward County and fostering a deeper appreciation for artwork and group collaboration. Adams tapped into the Broward County arts group and invited choose artists to hitch him within the mural creation course of.
Supporters joined Adams to color the ending touches on the almost accomplished mural at Dania Seaside Marina on Wednesday, March 12. Neighborhood Basis of Broward President and CEO Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Ph.D.; representatives from Enterprise for the Arts Broward, Metropolis of Dania Seaside officers and different sponsoring organizations had been in attendance.
Adams is a New York Metropolis native who emerged from the downtown graffiti motion to exhibit alongside fellow artists Jean-Michael Basquiat and Keith Haring. Because the founding Artistic Director of Hip-Hop’s Def Jam Recordings, Adams co-founded the Drawing Board, the label’s in-house visible design agency the place he created visible identities, album covers, logos and promoting campaigns for Run DMC, Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Infamous B.I.G., Maroon 5, and Jay-Z amongst many others.
