TOW #14: Ambler Alley of the Arts Mural

Off of the main street of a tiny Pennsylvania town, this mural splashes against the white exterior of Act II Playhouse, a professional acting theater. This tiny road is known around town as the "Alley of the Arts." Ambler is a town that is full of art and entertainment, and right next to this larger-than-life piece of artwork is Addicted 2 Dance, a popular dance studio. Fitting right? Especially because the mural depicts three different genres of dance, and a scene from a play. There is also an artist painting a masterpiece and a singer strumming out some tunes on his guitar. The whole wall is bright and colorful, which creates an air of expression. Forms of art may be very different, but things like dance, music, theater, and fine art are all forms of expression. The colors represent the variety of outlets for creativity. The people that are depicted in the piece are all different. This diversity symbolizes the idea that every person, no matter their appearance, can present the world with something beautiful in the arts. Art is not about the artist. It is about what the artist is able to create. I believe that the purpose of this mural is to spread the importance, along with the joy, of the arts. In a world where art funding is cut in schools nationwide, it is crucial to ensure that the power of creativity is still spread. Dancing, acting, and singing are pretty major aspects of my life, so it is even more special to me that the artist dedicated this wall to those things. Also, as I said before, the image is located right near a dance studio and a theater, so the pedestrian public can view the mural and connect the picture to their surroundings. I believe that this bright mural does a fantastic job of presenting the arts in a true form. The painting is one of my favorite parts of town, and I love being able to see it as I walk out of dance class.

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