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Murals

Sousa's New Marching Band
DECOY and Chanel Compton
Did you know that at night you can hear music of a marching band coming from the cemetary where John Philip Sousa is buried? Welcome to Capitol Hill.

Photos
15t St and Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC (2010)

GroWth
Chukwuma Agubokwu, Sebastian Harrigan-Labarca, Peter Krsko
This artwork is a background for a new community garden that is maintained by the students of George Washington University.

Photos
25th and H Street NW, Washington, DC (2010)

Explore and Learn
Kevin JAZI Irvin, Michael Pinnix, Peter Krsko
The mural on Malcolm X Elementary School has been created as a part of DC Public Schools Beautification Day and MuralsDC Project.

Photos
1351 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC (2010)

Seasons in the City
Decoy, Asad ULTRA Walker, Leon RAIN Rainbow, Chor Boogie, Peter Krsko
MuralsDC Project, coordinated by Dominic Painter.

More info and photos
Sherman Ave and Barry Pl NW, Washington, DC (2009)

From Edgewood to the Edge of the World
Pose 2, Chor Boogie, Quest Skinner, Decoy, Joshua Mays
Sponsored by DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities as a summer project to involve 45 participants from Summer Youth Employment Project. The series of 10 workshops were conducted in collaboration with Beacon House.

More info and photos
Edgewood, Ward 5, Washington, DC (2009)

The Watcher
Pose 2, Aniekan Udofia
Sponsored by DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and created in collaboration with Words, Beats and Life.
Girard Street and 14th Street NW, Washington, DC (2009)

Give Me a Vote
Various
Painted as a mural jam to support Give Me a Vote! project.

Photos
Edgewood, Ward 5, Washington, DC (2009)

Colors of Grey
Delve, Peter Krsko
Mural on The Fridge Gallery.
Washington DC (2009)

Our Playground DC
Various, coordinated by Decoy, JAZI, Peter K, Michael Pinnix
Commissioned by Capitol Hill BID to beautify vacant storefronts.

Photos
In the food court of Union Station, Washington, DC (2010)

Murals for Zora
Leon RAIN Rainbow, Eric Kennedy, Peter Krsko
A part of Murals for Zora event, that featured murals in newly opened Eatonville Restaurant, organized by Chanel Compton.

Photos
Washington, DC (2009)

Life and Death
VENG, COL, VYAL, POSE 2, Chor Boogie, Werc, CROL, Eric Kennedy, KASSO, RAIN, DEMER, PLAN, CERN
The first mural on Concrete Alchemy Tour, under the Manhattan Bridge.

Info about Concrete Alchemy
Brooklyn, NY (2008)

Beyond the Boundaries
VENG, COL, VYAL, POSE 2, Chor Boogie, Werc, CROL, KASSO, RAIN, DEMER, CERN
In collaboration with DreamsLikeReality Gallery during Concrete Alchemy Tour.

Info about Concrete Alchemy
Philadelphia, PA (2008)

Around the Corner
VENG, COL, VYAL, POSE 2, Chor Boogie, Werc, CROL, KASSO, RAIN, DEMER, CERN
In industrial Brooklyn during Concrete Alchemy Tour.

Info about Concrete Alchemy
Brooklyn, NY (2008)

Play and Learn
VENG, COL, VYAL, POSE 2, Chor Boogie, Werc, CROL, KASSO, RAIN, DEMER, CERN
In collaboration with Words, Beats and Life during Concrete Alchemy Tour.

Info about Concrete Alchemy
Ward 8, Washington, DC (2008)

Bummer
Pose 2, Peter Krsko
Mural on sculpture created by an international team of artist coordinated by Myk Henry, in Burning Man.

Info
Black Rock City, NV (2008)

Worlds
Pose 2, Chor Boogie, Diya Ajit, Vivek Blech
In collaboration with The JamJar and local artists, the first aerosol mural on a building in Dubai.

Info
Dubai, UAE (2008)

Connections
Pose 2, Chor Boogie, students from American University Dubai
Created as a part of mural painting workshop.

Info
Dubai, UAE (2008)

Ruben
Michael Ciccotello, Peter Krsko
This view out of a window portrays Highland Park as the artist who lives here sees it.
Highland Park, NJ (2007)

Bird
Eric Kennedy, RAIN, KASSO, Papermonster, Jim Hancocks, JOS-L, Peter Krsko
This mural estalished collaboration with the local business to protect the property from unwanted graffiti.

Photos
New Brunswick, NJ (2007)

Clouds
SIRE, RAIN, JOS-L, Michael Ciccotello, Ryan Storm
Collaborative mural to bring together artists using different techniques and materials.
Highland Park, NJ (2006)

George Street
Michael Ciccotello
The mural was created over vacant storefronts, invited by the Mayor's Office to utilize the space for art.
New Brunswick, NJ (2006)

Spaceships
Mike Die, Peter Krsko
The mural was created over vacant storefronts, invited by the Mayor's Office to utilize the space for art.
New Brunswick, NJ (2006)

Sunflowers
Peter Krsko
Commissioned by Antique Store, located on busy highway.
North Brunswick, NJ (2006)

Bee Mural
Cordinated by Peter Krsko
In collaboration with Citizen School, in McKinley School as a part of community service day.
New Brunswick, NJ (2006)


Sculptures

Drops
Peter Krsko
Selected public art installation for Gettysburg Festival.
Gettysburg, PA (2010)

Arms
Peter Krsko
Sponsored by Crosscurrents Foundation, the fiberglass arm sculptures were fabricated, painted and distributed throughout the city.
Washington, DC (2010)

Brick in the Wall
Jonathan Shor
Sponsored by Middlesex County Cultural Heritage Commission through Innovation Award, the sculpture is currently installed at Raritan River Art Walk. It is an interactive piece, encouraging muralists and graffiti artsts to paint it.
New Brunswick, NJ (2008)


Commissions

Ballou High School
Asad ULTRA Walker, Jason Medina
Three large canvases for cafeteria and long panels for the entrance hallway.
Washington, DC (2010)

Capital Criterium
Jazi, Decoy, Jason Medina, Peter Krsko
Two customized Colnago bike frames and a large canvas.
Washington, DC (2010)

Kai's Barmitzvah
JAZI, Peter Krsko and various artists
Large canvases created for Kai's Barmitzvah.
Washington, DC (2010)

Avalere
Decoy, CON, Dan Bajoras, Peter Krsko
Five large scale canvases created for Avalere Healthcare anniversary party and installed in their headquarters.
Washington, DC (2010)

Extreme Makeover
Anikan Udofia, Chanel Compton, Decoy, Chor Boogie, CON, Peter Krsko
A mural and three canvases installed in a community room of The Fishing School as a part of Extreme Makeover Show.
Washington, DC (2009)

MTV Arabia
Pose 2, Chor Boogie
Canvas painted for MTV Arabia, accompanied with a short video that was aired on the network.
Dubai, UAE (2008)


Events

Concrete Alchemy Tour
Cern, Chor Boogie, Vyal, Werc, Crol, Rain, Michael Ciccotello, Eric Kennedy, Plan, Kasso, Ricardo Barros, Col, Demer, Veng, Mr. Maxx Moses
15 artists, 4 cities, miles of concrete...

Info
New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC; National Harbor, MD (2008)

Dubai Trip
Pose 2, Chor Boogie, Peter Krsko
Public artists exploring state of public spaces in the world's youngest urban areas.

Info
Dubai, UAE (2008)

Streets Mural Jams
Various
Mural jam at the Raritan River Art Walk featuring work by hundreds of muralists and graffiti artists on a mile-long wall.

Photos 2010, Photos 2009, Photos 2008
New Brunswick, NJ (2007, 2008, 2009)

Edgewood Jam
Various artists
Annual mural jam, featuring over 60 artists.
Washington, DC (2009-present)

Community Day at the National Museum of African Art
Various artists, organized by Chanel Compton
A day long series of events and interactive art installation, sponsored by Smithsonian.
Washington, DC (2009, 2010)

Urban Festival
Aja Washington, Leon RAIN Rainbow, PaperMonster, Will KASSO, Jim Hancocks, Peter Krsko
Temporary community mural wall installed as a part of Urban Festival organized by NJ State Theater.
New Brunswick (2009)

Park Road Jam
Various: Demer, Rain, Con, Decoy, Gaia, Billy Mode, Kasso, Owel, Peter Krsko
Sponsored by 3DG. Pieces painted on plywood and installed on a fence around construction site.

Photos and video
Washington, DC (2009)

Raritan River Fest
Various
Interactive art exhibit with community mural space, a part of Raritan River Festival organized by Sam Missimer and City of New Brunswick.
New Brunswick, NJ (2007, 2008)

Street Art Film Festival
Various artists
Film festival featuring films by international street artists and films related to street art.
New Brunswick, Trenton, NJ (2005, 2006, 2007)

Sights and Sounds
Various
Community showcase of musicians, performers and visual artists in Kilmer Square Park.
New Brunswick, NJ (2006)

Streets 2k5
Over 100 international artists
City wide festival of street art from around the world, gallery exhibits, film festival, live mural jams.

Info
New Brunswick, NJ (2005)


Curated Spaces

Raritan River Art Walk
Hundreds of artists
A mile-long mural wall along revitalized bike path on the riverfront.

Info
New Brunswick, NJ (2007 - present)

G40 Summit
Cri, Jazi, Rain, Con, Decoy, Ultra, Rosina Teri Memolo, Peter Krsko
Albus Cavus artists created an installation, art exhibit and a workshop classroom as a part of month-long art show organized by Art Whino.
Arlington, VA (2010)

Affinity Lab
Various artists
Affinity Lab is a communal workspace in Adams Morgan neighborhood with artwork curated by Albus Cavus.
Washington, DC (2008-present)

Yoga Vayu
Various artists
Yoga Vayu was a community yoga space that featured our exhibits on the walls.
New Brunswick, NJ (2004-2006)

Dekka
Various artists
A year-long installation in Dekka Store.

Photos
Washington, DC (2008-2009)

White Cave
Various artists
The original gallery in a basement that gave rise to Albus Cavus Collective.
New Brunswick, NJ (2002-2003)

Train Station
Various artists
Public space in New Brunswick Train Station featured monthly art exhibits and installations.
New Brunswick, NJ (2003-2005)

431 Gallery
Various artists
Vacant store front donated to Albus Cavus for art exhibits.
Highland Park, NJ (2006 - 2007)


Workshops and Teaching

14th Street NW Elementary School
Chanel Compton, Decoy
Special event for the students, collaborative mural, study of colors.
Washington, DC (2010)

Silver Spring Elementary School
Pete Krsko
Three workshops during the school's arts day. The students worked in groups on canvas stretched over the tables. They were encouraged to work with the theme of future. and use as many colors as possible. After they were done, the paintings were illuminated with multi-colored LED light to demonstrate reflection and absorption of colored materials.
Silver Spring, MD (2009)

Montgomery County Correctional Facility
Peter Krsko
This project was established and coordinated by Class Acts Arts. Weekly working sessions in the correctional facility and workshops in stenciling resulted in a large mural, now installed in Silver Spring Apartment Complex.
Silver Spring, MD (2009-2010)

Perry School
Chanel Compton
Chanel conducted workshops twice a week, including invited artists and speakers. The students ot lessons in T-Shirt making, stencil cutting, poster making and have created a mural for homeless shelter throughout the program.
Washington,DC (2010)

Albus Cavus Classrooms
Various artists and instructors
20 weeks from January to May 2010, every Sunday in The Fridge Gallery.

Info
Washington, DC (2010)

G40 Classrooms
Various artists and instructors
Coolaborated with Art Whino Gallery to offer three workshops a day durig their visual art festival.
Arlington, VA (2010)

Rock Creek Academy
Chanel Compton, Decoy, JAZI, Peter Krsko
Coolaborated with Youth For Human Rights DC to educate the students about human rights and guide them in creation of a mural with the theme of human rights.
Washington, DC (2010)


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