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SUMMARY:“Let’s Paint Nordy’s” Mural Reveal
DESCRIPTION:The community is invited to a vibrant celebration of Anchorage's newest public art project\, "Let's Paint Nordy's\," on Friday\, June 20\, 2025\, from 1:00 to 1:30 PM at the old Nordstrom building in downtown Anchorage.\n\nThis bold\, community-powered mural led by local artist Rhonda Scott has transformed a major downtown storefront into a beacon of creativity and civic pride.\n\nAnchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance will join neighbors\, volunteers\, and local leaders to unveil the mural and honor the power of public art in reimagining our urban spaces. The project was supported by the Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) as part of its mission to bring life\, color\, and community energy back to downtown.\n\n"This project was driven by dedicated community members who wanted to make a tangible difference\, and it demonstrates our community's spirit and shared vision for a revitalized and vibrant downtown Anchorage\," said Mayor LaFrance. "This mural is a colorful reminder that together\, we can transform our city center into a more dynamic and welcoming space for everyone."\n\n"Let's Paint Nordy's reflects what's best about Anchorage: creativity\, collaboration\, and community\," said ACDA External Affairs Director Melinda Gant. "We're proud to support projects that uplift our public spaces and spark civic pride."\n\nRhonda Scott\, the mural's creator\, shared: "This mural is a love letter to Anchorage. It's about bringing light\, color\, and joy back to a space that has long felt forgotten. Watching the community come together to paint and connect has been the most rewarding part of this journey."\n\nFollowing the reveal\, Rhonda Scott will be at Alaska Cake Studio in the 5th Avenue Mall from 1:30 to 2:30 PM\, selling and signing limited-edition mural prints based on her original designs.\n\nTo make it even sweeter\, EasyPark will be at Alaska Cake Studio validating garage parking for the 5th Avenue and JCPenney Parking Garages so come enjoy the art and parking on us!\n\n\n\nEvent Details:\n\nFriday\, June 20\, 2025\n\n1:00 1:30 PM\n\nOld Nordstrom Building\, Downtown Anchorage\n\n\n\nPost-Event Meet & Greet with Rhonda Scott:\n\n1:30 2:30 PM\n\nAlaska CAKe Studio\, 5th Avenue Mall\n\nFree parking validation courtesy of EasyPark (5th Ave & JCPenney Garages)
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><strong>The community is invited to a vibrant celebration of Anchorage&rsquo\;s newest public art project\, &ldquo\;Let&rsquo\;s Paint Nordy&rsquo\;s\,&rdquo\; on Friday\, June 20\, 2025\, from 1:00 to 1:30 PM at the old Nordstrom building in downtown Anchorage.</strong><br />\nThis bold\, community-powered mural&mdash\;led by local artist Rhonda Scott&mdash\;has transformed a major downtown storefront into a beacon of creativity and civic pride.</span></span><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance will join neighbors\, volunteers\, and local leaders to unveil the mural and honor the power of public art in reimagining our urban spaces. The project was supported by the Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) as part of its mission to bring life\, color\, and community energy back to downtown.</span></span><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">&ldquo\;This project was driven by dedicated community members who wanted to make a tangible difference\, and it demonstrates our community&rsquo\;s spirit and shared vision for a revitalized and vibrant downtown Anchorage\,&rdquo\; said Mayor LaFrance. &ldquo\;This mural is a colorful reminder that together\, we can transform our city center into a more dynamic and welcoming space for everyone.&rdquo\;</span></span><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">&ldquo\;Let&rsquo\;s Paint Nordy&rsquo\;s reflects what&rsquo\;s best about Anchorage: creativity\, collaboration\, and community\,&rdquo\; said ACDA External Affairs Director Melinda Gant. &ldquo\;We&rsquo\;re proud to support projects that uplift our public spaces and spark civic pride.&rdquo\;</span></span><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Rhonda Scott\, the mural&rsquo\;s creator\, shared: &ldquo\;This mural is a love letter to Anchorage. It&rsquo\;s about bringing light\, color\, and joy back to a space that has long felt forgotten. Watching the community come together to paint and connect has been the most rewarding part of this journey.&rdquo\;</span></span><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Following the reveal\, Rhonda Scott will be at Alaska Cake Studio in the 5th Avenue Mall from 1:30 to 2:30 PM\, selling and signing limited-edition mural prints based on her original designs.</span></span><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">To make it even sweeter\, EasyPark will be at Alaska Cake Studio validating garage parking for the 5th Avenue and JCPenney Parking Garages&mdash\;so come enjoy the art and parking on us!</span></span><br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Event Details:</span></span></strong><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Friday\, June 20\, 2025</span></span><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">1:00&ndash\;1:30 PM</span></span><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Old Nordstrom Building\, Downtown Anchorage</span></span><br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Post-Event Meet &amp\; Greet with Rhonda Scott:</span></span></strong><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">1:30&ndash\;2:30 PM</span></span><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Alaska CAKe Studio\, 5th Avenue Mall</span></span><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Free parking validation courtesy of EasyPark (5th Ave &amp\; JCPenney Garages)</span></span></span>
LOCATION:Old Nordstrom Building\, Downtown Anchorage
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DTSTAMP:20260430T002616Z
URL:https://business.anchoragechamber.org/events/details/let-s-paint-nordy-s-mural-reveal-14560
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