Tag: Lakeema Matthew
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Oldsmar’s first public art project unveiled on Veterans Day
Oldsmar’s first public art project, a mural depicting a local soldier as well as city founder Ransom E. Olds, was unveiled on Veterans Day at R.E. Olds Park. Oldsmar’s first public art project, a colorful mural painted by Tampa artist Lakeema Matthew, was unveiled prior to a special Veterans Day concert at R.E. Olds Park…
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Mural unveiling, concert to highlight 2016 Veterans Day ceremonies in Oldsmar
Following Oldsmar’s annual Veterans Day ceremony in the morning, the city will continue to honor veterans by unveiling its new mural and hosting a special concert at R.E. Olds Park. Oldsmar officials take pride in paying special attention to America’s veterans. From being designated a Purple Heart Community and showcasing the Remembering Florida’s Fallen exhibit,…
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Work begins on Oldsmar’s first public art project after monthslong delay
Artist Lakeema Matthew finally began working on Oldsmar’s first public art project this week after structural issues at R.E. Olds Park led to a months-long delay. It’s taken the better part of a decade for Oldsmar’s first public art project to make the transition from vision to reality, so what difference does a few more…
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Public art project on hold due to structural issue at mural site
The concrete facade at R.E. Olds Park need to be repaired, according to officials, delaying the City of Oldsmar’s first public art project. When the Oldsmar City Council voted to approve the city’s first public art project in January, officials stated they wanted to have artist Lakeema Matthew’s colorful mural painted at R.E. Olds Park in…
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Mother of Oldsmar veteran praises public art depiction
A couple of weeks ago, the Oldsmar City Council unanimously approved the city’s first public art project, a colorful mural to be painted by USF artist Lakeema Matthew on the bandshell at R.E. Olds Park. On Tuesday night, Matthew and the City agreed to the terms of the contract, and the artist is expected to…
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Oldsmar’s first public art project receives final approval
After years of dealing with false starts, failed plans and unreliable artists, the City of Oldsmar is finally getting its first public art project. The City Council approved conceptual drawings submitted by former USF art student Lakeema Matthew on Tuesday night, paving the way for Matthew to paint a pair of murals on the bandshell…