Tompkins County Public Library

Friday, April 5, 2013

Library to Host Graffiti Artists for Mural Painting

Tompkins County Public Library, in partnership with Ironlak AVT Paints, will present “Get-Up State,” three days of live, mural painting, featuring some of the world’s most acclaimed and recognizable graffiti artists, April 5 through 7.

Featured artists: Bates AIO; Nicer TATS; Bio TATS; BG 183 TATS; Doc TC5; Sye TC5; Dero TC5 FC TFP FX; Mare 139 CIA ROC STARS; Wane COD; Luze FC; Python XMEN BAD; Art Child BTX; Vins EOS FC; Zone WST; Stae 2 WST; Seter GFR; Mast TGE; Skam KAOS INC; Slon AK YNN; Range FUA; Zoner FUA; Snoe FUA; Cruk FUA; Bones FUA; Tomb DBM; Rapes DF ATT; Enue COD; Crazy Apes; Pure TFP; and more, will transform the stark, gray Cornell University Press Services building at 770 Cascadilla Street into an incredible work of colorful street art.

Spectators are encouraged to watch the transformation and witness the amazing talent of some of the best artists on today’s graffiti scene.

All wall space is reserved and spectators are expected to respect the artists and their work areas.  Limited on-site parking is available; however, the use of TCAT services is strongly encouraged.

"Get-Up State” is being held in conjunction with “Unbound from the Underground:  An Ithaca Community Celebration of Hip-Hop Culture.”  For more information about “Get-Up State,” visit the event page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/512546188788553/.  To learn more about Unbound from the Underground, visit http://unboundfromtheunderground.com/schedule-of-events/

This event is coordinated by Cap Matches Color and made possible with the generous support of Ironlak AVT Paint, the guest artists, Writers Bench, Cornell University Press and grant support from the Tompkins County Tourism Program.


For more information about other TCPL events being held during Unbound from the Underground, visit tcpl.org/events-exhibits/hip-hop.

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