Art on the Fence: A Community Celebration Artwork Now Available for Viewing

[Link] PASADENA, Calif. - Pasadena Public Library invites the community to view the Art on the Fence: A Community Celebration project artwork now decorating the construction fence surrounding the Pasadena Central Library, 285 E. Walnut St.

In preparation for Central Library Retrofit and Renovations Project, library staff invited the community to submit artwork to decorate the construction fence. The invitation was open to all who live, work, or attend school in Pasadena and/or the Pasadena Unified School District.

Local artists, ages 2+, quickly took to the idea, responding with pencil, pen, crayon, watercolor, acrylic, and oil paints inspired by libraries, literature, books and the artist's imagination. "I am grateful to the many artists of all ages who collaborated on this collective art project. Their work represents a great city and our shared values of learning, diversity and inclusiveness embodied by Pasadena's beautiful Central Library," said Library Director Tim McDonald.

Submitted art pieces were scanned and printed on weatherproof coroplast material for placement on the fence. The original artwork is being stored for safekeeping and will be hung in the new exhibit space when the Central Library reopens as the first official exhibit in the newly retrofitted building.

Stop by to see the artwork from our community artists. It will put a smile on your face.