Paint the Town Red! Or Blue.... Or Green....

Trying to make it through the final dreary days of winter?  How about a little celestial navigation to liven things up?  I'm not suggesting you grab your star charts and head to the dory...just put on your walking shoes and head to Bath! 

Have you ever wanted to paint the town red?  Or blue? How 'bout green?  Main Street Bath invites you to do just that in it's 4th annual "Banners Over Bath" celebration.  People are invited to paint colorful canvas banners that will hang in downtown Bath from March 15th-May 15th.  The theme of this outdoor art exhibit is "Celestial Navigation".   Anyone can participate, but if you feel your painting skills aren't up to par, you can sponsor an artist to paint it for you.  Just describe the masterpiece that you envision and they will reproduce it on a 2x3 banner!

Local artist Susan Perrins is the force behind this project. She came up with the idea of hanging banners from the lampposts as a way to connect artists, business owners, and community organizations.  And connect it did!  People from all walks of life participate...everyone from professional artists to area students.  It is quite a sight to walk the street and see the creations that flutter in the sea breeze!

By Brady Nickerson 

The fee to participate is $20 and that covers the canvas and the materials used to hang it.  Everyone is encouraged to participate whether you paint your own or sponsor an artist.  If you are a business, remember that your banner cannot display any advertising or promotional information! If you don't want to paint...at least come and enjoy the show! 

                                                                                                                                     By Lynn Koenig 

If you'd like to walk from your new Maine Home to see the celebration, contact The Hershey Home Team!

If you'd like to have a community event posted here, contact The Hershey Home Team!