Arlington Art Truck -- Interconnected Roots by Edgar Reyes

MAKE: Make your mark on a new community mural
MEET: Edgar Reyes, artist and educator from Baltimore, Maryland; an Arlington arborist; or a representative from Plant NOVA Natives.
LEARN: About the diversity and interconnectivity of our communities and the native plants that grow within them, as well as the Forestry and Natural Resources Plan.

Contribute to a collaborative work of art that highlights the beauty of biodiversity and reflect on ways we can support efforts in creating an inclusive community. By painting colors that express your identity within a pattern inspired by traditional weaving patterns from his homeland of Mexico, artist Edgar Reyes leads participants on an exploration of what is native and non-native - not only in plant, bird, and insect species, but also about his own journey as an American with Indigenous and European roots. This project helps participants to understand how being stewards for our local biodiversity is interconnected with supporting our communities.

In the fall, the distinct individual components painted by the community during the summer will be united into one large temporary indoor mural at Kenmore Middle School. This work could be thought of like a “community quilt” where layers of different ideas and personal expressions come together to create the final piece.

Our community partner for this project is Arlington County’s Urban Forestry and Natural Resources Management Offices along with Plant NOVA Natives. They will offer you tips on tree care, wildlife and ecosystem management, information on Arlington’s biophilic goals, the importance of native plants and species, grant opportunities for free trees and will be sharing information on the update to the Forestry and Natural Resources Plan. The Forestry and Natural Resources Plan addresses conservation of trees and natural resources in Arlington County, to manage for a healthy ecosystem.
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Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development, delivers public activities and programs as Arlington Arts. Our mission is to create, support, and promote the arts, connecting artists and community to reflect the diversity of Arlington. We do this by providing material support to artists and arts organizations in the form of grants, facilities and theater technology; integrating award-winning public art into our built environment; and presenting high quality performing, literary, visual and new media programs across the County.

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