Public Art - Marsh Creek Trawick Streetscape
Public Art - Marsh Creek Trawick Streetscape
About the Artist
Legge Lewis Legge LLC, (LLL) is an award-winning art and architecture studio founded in 2001 by architect Murray Legge FAIA and filmmaker Deborah E. Lewis, and artist Andrea Legge. We work as a team on conception and design and practical work is divided according the partners’ skills: Architect Murray Legge FAIA, is founder of Murray Legge Architecture. Deborah Eve Lewis is a filmmaker, DP, cinematographer and film professor at the University of Texas at Austin. Andrea Legge is an artist and designer.
We feel that public art is by definition site- and community-specific, and we don’t approach a project with preconceived concepts, apart from meeting practical requirements. We see public art as creative infrastructure for community that incorporates local cultural and natural histories.
Web: leggelewislegge.com / Instagram: @leggelewislegge
Project Details
The Marsh Creek Road and Trawick Road corridor provide access to Wilburn Elementary School, Marsh Creek Park, and frequent transit on Capital Boulevard. The City is planning to widen Marsh Creek Road and Trawick Road to three lanes from Capital Boulevard to New Hope Road.
Proposed Improvements include: Sidewalks, enhanced bus stops, bicycle infrastructure, street trees and, traffic calming. There is also the possibility of a roundabout at the intersection of Marsh Creek Road and Trawick Road.
This project is part of the Percent for Art program and is a part of the Marsh Trawick Streetscape Project.
About Raleigh Public Art
Mission: To create and integrate diverse artworks into Raleigh's landscape in order to establish a vibrant visual environment that provides public places with civic distinction, as well as fostering meaningful connections between people and place.
History: In 2009, the City of Raleigh adopted ordinances creating the Percent Art Program. The program allocates 1% of funds from capital construction projects for public art. Public art associated with City of Raleigh construction projects is managed by the Raleigh Arts Office. More information about Raleigh Arts can be found at https://raleighnc.gov/raleigh-arts
The Atlantic Avenue Public Art Project is funded by the 2017 Transportation Bond. Capital Improvement Projects that meet the Percent for Art Ordinance standards, such as this one, are eligible to use 1% of construction funding for Public Art. Inclusion of aesthetics and artwork is an investment in our communities, with a focus toward community identity and equity in quality of life. Communities gain cultural, social, and economic value through public art.
Concept Design Survey
Please review the artists' public art concept design and provide your input.
Click Here to view the Art Concept Design Survey Share Your Input
Final Art Concept Design Event
Family friendly crafting and public art design review
Saturday, May 13th, 2022
10-2pm at Marsh Creek Community Center
Join us for a make-and-take style workshop, geared for adults and families with children ages 3+. Several activity stations will be setup for self-directed crafts that infuse play, art and learning about various bird species, adaptations and migratory patterns. Information and designs will also be displayed about the upcoming Marsh Creek / Trawick Rd public art project.
Workshop content will also be made available online for those who wish to participate, but cannot join us in-person.
Community Design Event
Join us for an afternoon of creative coloring, exchanging ideas and eating popsicles. All ages welcome.
MARSH CREEK PARK COMMUNITY CENTER
SATURDAY JULY 24th, 2021 12pm-3pm
Community Input Meetings 1 & 2
Legge Lewis Legge is gathering inspiration and learning about the Marsh Creek / Trawick community. Register in advance to share your stories and thoughts during virtual community meetings held using Zoom, a free video-conferencing software.
View Recordings of virtual meetings:
Thursday, May 27th, 2021: 5pm
Tuesday, June 8th, 2021: Noon
Family friendly make-and-take workshop and public art designs
Join us for a make-and-take style workshop, geared for adults and families with children ages 3+. Several activity stations will be setup for self-directed crafts that infuse play, art and learning about various bird species, adaptations and migratory patterns. Information and public designs will also be displayed about the upcoming Marsh Creek / Trawick Rd public art project.
