Mayor releases funds for second round of Commercial Façade Grants

By Stephen Parker, on November 5, 2009, at 9:29 am
Commercial Façade Grant press conference

A press conference was held Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at Hyde Bros. Book.  Photos and video from that event, including an retrospect interview with Julia Meek, creator of the ‘Share the Experience’ mural follow the press release.

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2008/10/09: Before 2010 Budget press conference Local and State officials at the H1N1 press conference 2009/11/24: Mayor Tom Henry Mayor Tom Henry and those responsible Robert E. Meyers Park ribbon cutting 3rd Windows On Wells Commercial Façade Grant press conference 08/31/2009: Mural progress Geoff Paddock and Mayor Tom Henry Mayor Tom Henry

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‘Share the Experience’ mural unveiled

By Stephen Parker, on September 17, 2009, at 11:50 pm
09/17/2009 - Sam Hyde and Julia Meek

Julia Meek, artist, and Sam Hyde, owner of Hyde Bros. Books, ‘unveiled’ the newest bit of color to brighten Wells Street earlier tonight.

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08/31/2009: Mural progress 08/31/2009: Mural progress 08/03/2009: Mural progress 09/15/2009: Mural progress Julia Meek's window 08/03/2009: Mural progress 09/16/2009: Julia Meek 07/11/2009: Mural progress 08/31/2009: Mural progress 07/15/2009: Mural progress Fort Wayne Mag-A-Don

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Come, ‘Share the Experience’ today!! – 9/17/2009

By Stephen Parker, on September 17, 2009, at 12:20 am
09/16/2009: Signing the mural

Wednesday afternoon, Julia Meek signed her epic ‘Share the Experience’ mural on the side of Hyde Bros. Books.

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05/02/2009: After power washing Commercial Façade Grant press conference 08/20/2009: Mural progress 09/17/2009 - the unveiling 09/17/2009 - Julia Meek 07/11/2009: Mural progress Commercial Façade Grant press conference 09/16/2009: Signing the mural 08/21/2009: Mural progress 09/09/2009: Mural progress Commercial Façade Grant press conference

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Julia Meek, Share the Experience mural update – 9/9/2009

By Stephen Parker, on September 9, 2009, at 11:12 pm
09/09/2009: Mural progress

Latest updates from Julia Meek’s new mural on the south side of Hyde Bros. Books on Wells Street.

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Julia Meek, Share the Experience mural update

By Stephen Parker, on September 1, 2009, at 2:24 am
08/31/2009: Mural progress

If you haven’t checked it out lately – DO SO!  This is destined to go down in Fort Wayne’s annals of the greatest art projects in our city.

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Hyde Bros. Books mural progress photos – 8/10/2009

By Stephen Parker, on August 13, 2009, at 12:50 am
08/10/2009: Mural progress

Photo set of the Hyde Bros. Bookstore mural, Share the Experience, being painted by Julia Meek.

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City Councilwoman Karen Goldner 2009/05/02: Renovations Begin 07/23/2009: Mural progress 2008/10/09: Before 06/26/2009: Sketching out the mural The Historic Wells Street Bridge decorated for Christmas 06/26/2009: Tucking and pointing 08/03/2009: Mural progress Commercial Façade Grant press conference 2009/08/10: G.I. Joe interior John Urbahns

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‘Share the Experience’ update

By Stephen Parker, on August 5, 2009, at 12:17 am
08/03/2009: Mural progress

Photo set from the Hyde Bros. Book Store mural.

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Commercial Façade Grant press conference 07/15/2009: Julia Meek at work 08/31/2009: Mural progress 09/09/2009: Mural progress 08/31/2009: Mural progress 08/31/2009: Mural progress 08/31/2009: Mural progress 07/30/2009: Mural progress 09/15/2009: Mural progress 08/10/2009: Mural progress 09/15/2009: Mural progress

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‘Share the Experience’ progress photos – 7/30/2009

By Stephen Parker, on July 31, 2009, at 12:39 am
07/30/2009: Mural progress

Photos of the Julia Meek mural on the side of the Hyde Bros. Bookstore on Wells Street.

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Mayor Tom Henry 08/03/2009: Mural progress Wells Street Christmas Wreath Judi Wire Indiana Main Street 08/31/2009: Mural progress 05/02/2009: After power washing Wells Street area Commercial Façade Grant press conference Commercial Façade Grant press conference Shan Gunawardena

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Hyde Bros Renovations

By Stephen Parker, on July 16, 2009, at 3:14 am

Hyde Bros. Books is undergoing renovations, including an original “Share the Experience” mural painted by local artist Julia Meek.  Photos are labeled and arranged in chronological order. For the related AFW Blog posts, click here.

 

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Hyde Bros. Books Mural progress – 7/15/2009

By Stephen Parker, on July 16, 2009, at 3:14 am
07/15/2009: Julia Meek at work

Work on the Hyde Bros. Books Mural by Julia Meek continues.  The mural is really starting to pop in the bright sunlight!

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Shan Gunawardena 08/31/2009: Mural progress Wells Street Corridor entrance sign Fort Wayne Mag-A-Don Judi Wire hanging a ball and bat Indiana Main Street 08/21/2009: Mural progress Mayor Tom Henry, Judi Wire and Shan Gunawardena 08/20/2009: Mural progress Commercial Façade Grant press conference 08/10/2009: Mural progress

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Hyde Bros. Books mural progress photos – 7/11/2009

By Stephen Parker, on July 14, 2009, at 12:39 am
07/11/2009: Mural progress

More photos of progress by Julia Meek on her “Share the Experience” mural at Hyde Bros. Books on Wells Street.  More photos after the jump.

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2009/08/10: G.I. Joe interior Commercial Façade Grant press conference 08/31/2009: Mural progress 07/11/2009: Mural progress Shan Gunawardena, John Urbahns, Karen Goldner and Kevin McCrory 08/03/2009: Mural progress Fort Wayne Mag-A-Don Commercial Façade Grant press conference 09/17/2009 - Julia Meek and Tom Didier 06/26/2009: Tucking and pointing The Historic Wells Street Bridge decorated for Christmas

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Hyde Bros. Mural update photos – 7/1/2009

By Stephen Parker, on July 6, 2009, at 5:14 am
07/01/2009: Mural progress

Progress continues on the Hyde Bros. Books’ mural being painted by Julia Meek.  These photos were taken last Wednesday, July 1, 2009.

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Commercial Façade Grant press conference 07/30/2009: Mural progress 09/15/2009: Mural progress 2009/08/10: G.I. Joe exterior 08/31/2009: Mural progress Commercial Façade Grant press conference 2009/05/30: Exterior renovations completed 2009/08/10: G.I. Joe interior 08/31/2009: Mural progress Wells Street area 08/31/2009: Mural progress

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Wells is about to get a bit more colorful!

By Stephen Parker, on June 27, 2009, at 1:08 am
06/26/2009: Julia Meek

The Commercial Facade Grants awarded by the City are beginning to see some results.

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Shan Gunawardena, John Urbahns, Karen Goldner and Kevin McCrory 08/31/2009: Mural progress 07/30/2009: Mural progress Shan Gunawardena 08/21/2009: Mural progress 08/31/2009: Mural progress 2009/05/02: Renovations Begin 2009 North Manchester Tulip Festival 08/31/2009: Mural progress 08/31/2009: Mural progress Participants that made it possible

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