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The Juggler by Marcia Billig
Georgia Avenue Underpass -- Arts on the Block -- The colorful mosaic artwork lining the walls was created by a group of talented high school artists under the direction of Montgomery Youth Works, funded by the County and the State.
Georgia Avenue Underpass -- Arts on the Block -- The colorful mosaic artwork lining the walls was created by a group of talented high school artists under the direction of Montgomery Youth Works, funded by the County and the State.
Acorn Park adjacent to the first Silver Spring Discovery Communications Building is all that remains of Francis Preston Blair's estate, "Silver Spring," named after his discovery in 1840 of a nearby mica-speckled spring. The park contains a small gazebo and five mural panels by Mame Cohalon and commissioned by the "old" Caldor Company.
Five-panel Mural by artist Mame Cohalon at the Discovery Building (the old Caldor) -- Acorn Park on East West Highway.
Five-panel Mural by artist Mame Cohalon at the Discovery Building (the old Caldor) -- Acorn Park on East West Highway.
Five-panel Mural by artist Mame Cohalon at the Discovery Building (the old Caldor) -- Acorn Park on East West Highway.
Five-panel Mural by artist Mame Cohalon at the Discovery Building (the old Caldor) -- Acorn Park on East West Highway.
Five-panel Mural by artist Mame Cohalon at the Discovery Building (the old Caldor) -- Acorn Park on East West Highway.
Five-panel Mural by artist Mame Cohalon at the Discovery Building (the old Caldor) -- Acorn Park on East West Highway.
Five-panel Mural by artist Mame Cohalon at the Discovery Building (the old Caldor) -- Acorn Park on East West Highway.
Five-panel Mural by artist Mame Cohalon at the Discovery Building (the old Caldor) -- Acorn Park on East West Highway.
Five-panel Mural by artist Mame Cohalon at the Discovery Building (the old Caldor) -- Acorn Park on East West Highway.
Five-panel Mural by artist Mame Cohalon at the Discovery Building (the old Caldor) -- Acorn Park on East West Highway.
Takoma Junction Mural -- Series includes Street Art from the Takoma Junction in Maryland to the Takoma Theatre in Takoma, DC.
Takoma Junction Mural -- Series includes Street Art from the Takoma Junction in Maryland to the Takoma Theatre in Takoma, DC.
Takoma Junction Mural -- Series includes Street Art from the Takoma Junction in Maryland to the Takoma Theatre in Takoma, DC.
Takoma Junction Mural -- Series includes Street Art from the Takoma Junction in Maryland to the Takoma Theatre in Takoma, DC.
Takoma Junction Mural -- Series includes Street Art from the Takoma Junction in Maryland to the Takoma Theatre in Takoma, DC.
Takoma Junction Mural -- Series includes Street Art from the Takoma Junction in Maryland to the Takoma Theatre in Takoma, DC.
Takoma Junction Mural -- Series includes Street Art from the Takoma Junction in Maryland to the Takoma Theatre in Takoma, DC.
Graffiti Art - Red Line Metro rail tracks at East-West Highway and Georgia Avenue.
The Mayor's Promenade east side of Georgia Avenue -- by Fred Folsom, artist. The unofficial "Mayor" of Silver Spring was a homeless man who collected hand-outs of money and food. Norman Lane walked the streets of Silver Spring for almost 25 years, doing odd jobs around the neighborhoods and handing out flowers to women on the street that he picked out of the Bell Flowers dumpster. Norman Lane was a mainstay in the community, and his enjoyment of life has been immortalized in a bronze bust created by artist and friend, Fred Folsom. The plaque beneath Norman Lane's likeness reads, "Remembering the Caring, Kindhearted Forbearance of the People of Silver Spring."
The Hand of NOAA -- as in The Hand of Noah releasing Doves from the arc by Ray Kaskey, East-West Highway.The Dove's turned into seagulls that are part of the ageny's logo, to wit the large bronze hand reaches its fingers towards the atmosphere releasing seagulls to the ocean, continuing the agency's mission of recording and protecting the environment.
The Hand of NOAA -- as in The Hand of Noah releasing Doves from the arc by Ray Kaskey, East-West Highway.The Dove's turned into seagulls that are part of the ageny's logo, to wit the large bronze hand reaches its fingers towards the atmosphere releasing seagulls to the ocean, continuing the agency's mission of recording and protecting the environment.
Silver Plaza on Ellsworth Drive -- mosaic art by Deirdre Saunder and neon art by Craig Kraft
Silver Plaza on Ellsworth Drive -- mosaic art by Deirdre Saunder and neon art by Craig Kraft
Silver Plaza on Ellsworth Drive -- mosaic art by Deirdre Saunder and neon art by Craig Kraft
Silver Plaza on Ellsworth Drive -- mosaic art by Deirdre Saunder and neon art by Craig Kraft
Discovery Building Mural on Colesville Road
Discovery Building Mural on Colesville Road
Colesville Road Series of Murals -- accross street from The Discovery HQ Building
Duke Ellington Mural by G Gordon Peck on U Street NW -- Washington DC (this is the only exception to Silver Spring Street Art as venue)
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