Published: December 1, 2013
The chART: public art marpole project continues to showcase new and exciting public art concepts around the neighbourhood.
The latest project transformed a disposal bin into a mobile community hub. Complete with umbrellas, plants, tables and benches, the Park-a-Park was ‘parked’ at Churchill High School, Marpole Place Neighbourhood House, and the Marpole Bank of Montreal branch on Granville St.
Park-a-Park hosted a number of well-attended community events, including a potluck, pumpkin carving and community dinner.
Special thanks to Harry Liang and the staff at the Bank of Montreal for their support and assistance with this project.
The project was coordinated and hosted by Julien Thomas, Vancouver-based social artist, community facilitator, and creator of the Stick Shift and Gather Round projects. Parka-Park is a component of chART: Public Art Marpole, a research partnership between the community of Marpole, greater Vancouver, and Emily Carr University of Art + Design.