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Portrait of the Community: Sprocket Mural Works’ largest project showcases Harrisburg residents, behind the brush and on the wall

Odds are, if you travel through Brooklyn, N.Y., you’ll see some of Harrisburg-native Ian Potter’s artwork—it’s hard to miss. Although his name suggests a different type of art, Potter is a painter. Much of his time is spent on ladders, lifts and platforms against Brooklyn buildings. He works for Colossal Media, a mural company that hand paints advertisements for brands like Nike…

Mural Added to Landmark “Carpets & Draperies” Building

Revitalization project preserves historic Midtown building with modern mural twist. A soaring, three-story mural by Tara Chickey completes renovation efforts at the historic "Carpets & Draperies" building at 1507 N. Third Street in Harrisburg. "Using her signature color palette, which is bright and cheery, Tara's mural is all about color and shapes, and the way they interplay with each other," said Meg Caruso…