artwork by ethan r. of mary phillips school
Grand Unveiling! May 2, 6-9pm
in City Market in downtown Raleigh's Moore Square Art District
what is the exchange bin project?
The Exchange Bin Project is Visual Art Exchange's art education project and intensive artist residency program for two Wake County Alternative Schools. VAE worked with students from Raleigh's Mary Phillips High School (MPHS) and Longview High and Middle School (LV) and Raleigh artist Andre Leon Gray to create murals on trash bins for City Market in downtown Raleigh's Moore Square Art District.
VAE has focused this project on Wake County's Alternative Schools because of the significant need these students have for curriculum enrichment, particularly in the arts. The project will give opportunities to the artists, students and to the community who will enjoy the finished product and will emphasize learning in, through and about the arts.
"This project allows students to make a unique and positive connection with the community as well as help make the City Market a vibrant and exciting destination for the citizens and visitors of the city of Raleigh."
Robin Foster, teacher at Long View School
thank you to our project supporters
The project has received support from the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County Arts in Education grant program, The City of Raleigh Arts Commission, The Triangle Community Foundation, Fenwick Foundation, The Junior League of Raleigh, Askew Taylor Art Paint and Art Supplies and is hosted by City Market Properties.