Michael Jones Mural Unveiling

Michael Jones Mural Unveiling

Michael Jones officially unveiled his art mural, “Letter Blue,” on Sunday, April 17, 2016. The artwork was created on the wall of a commercial building at the intersection of Ralph David Abernathy Blvd and East Ontario Avenue thanks to a grant from the City of Atlanta’s Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs.

Jones explained that “Letter Blue,” with its fusion of the spinning downtown ferries wheel, interwoven with scenes from the Westview neighborhood, represents the inevitable changes – sometimes welcomed, sometimes controversial – that are happening in the city and the Westview neighborhood.

Westview Community Garden Fundraiser

Westview Community Garden Fundraiser, Art Auction and Dance Party

On Saturday, August 22 the Westview Community Organization hosted a fundraising party at Historic Fire Station #17 for the South Gordon Community Garden. As part of the fundraising efforts attendees were asked to donate a minimum of $50 for entry, which would include food and beverages, live DJ entertainment, and a silent auction.

Between the fundraising party and prior fundraising efforts via the GoFundMe campaign about 43% of the $10,000 goal has been reached.

Michael Jones Art Mural

Michael Jones Mural Commences

In February the Westview Community Organization (WCO) had the opportunity to apply for an art grant from the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. In turn the WCO approached artist Michael Jones, a Westview resident, to work on a project that could be enjoyed by the public. With the permission of the property owner it was decided to put a mural at the corner of Ralph David Abernathy Blvd and East Ontario Avenue. After going through all the proper channels required to put up a public mural in the City of Atlanta Michael Jones was finally able to commence on the project on July 8th. The project work will span over the course of approximately 8 weeks.

To learn more about Michael Jones read about the art auction he participated in December 2014, and check out his artist website, 75 Mixed Medium.

Westview Community Garden Fundraiser, Art Auction and Dance Party

Fundraiser at Fire StationThe Westview Community Organization is holding a fundraiser to help raise money to pay for the recent purchase of the Westview Community Garden on South Gordon Street. A group of generous neighbors offered the community organization a loan to purchase the land. The sale is complete, so now we need to pay back the loan!

The fundraising event will feature a night of fun, including food, drinks, DJs and a silent art auction.

SPONSORS:
Our sponsors for the event are:

Sponsorship opportunities are available for your business starting with a $250 donation. Please contact us for more info.

DJs:

SILENT ART AUCTION:
Artwork, gift certificates, and more.

Artists/Artwork

Gift Certificates and Products

The silent art auction will end at 11:00pm. Please have your cards/checks/cash ready.

FOOD & DRINKS:
The following food and beverages will be available as part of your entry fee:

  • Beef brisket by Char Wars
  • Grilled chicken by Scott Smith
  • Butternut squash soup, couscous with greens and herbs, and kale salad by Teena/Mystic Roots*
  • Salad and blackberry apple cobbler by Westview Pizza Cafe
  • Iced honey lavender tea and shiso mint tea by Andrea “LeLovebird”*
  • Sweetwater 420
  • Wine
  • Coca-Cola
  • Water

*Harvested from HABESHA’s gardens at the Dubar Center and Omenala Griot Museum.
Food and drinks will be available until supply runs out.

TICKETS:
Minimum donation for entry is $50/person, and the fee includes music, food, and drinks, but please consider giving more! Please make your donation in advance to our GoFund me campaign and bring a print out of the receipt for the donation to gain entry. http://www.gofundme.com/WestviewGarden

If you can’t attend we’d still appreciate a donation to our GoFundMe campaign: http://www.gofundme.com/WestviewGarden

HISTORY OF THE COMMUNITY GARDEN STORY:
Please read more about the community garden on our website:
http://www.westviewatlanta.com/2015/04/neighbors-rally-to-save-community-garden/

And in Creative Loafing:
http://clatl.com/freshloaf/archives/2015/04/14/westview-community-garden-demolished-but-not-the-neighborhoods-dreams

Michael Jones Art Auction

Art Auction

Local Westview artist, Michael Jones, auctioned off some of his artwork during a special Sunday brunch at Westview Pizza Café.

10% of the proceeds by both Michael Jones and Westview Pizza Café were donated to the Perdew Foundation to help work with neighborhood children.

To see photos of the art auction view the photo gallery below or visit the Westview Facebook page.