Art has always been a universal medium through which people from all walks of life can communicate. In recent years, there has been an increase in the amount of art that entire communities generate. Some of this art is done to help bring communities together, while other forms are done as ways to express how a community feels. The next time you are walking around in your community, see if you can find any of these new artistic expressions that are showing up all over the country.
Pianos
In communities all over the country, even those where the snow flies six months out of the year, people are noticing pianos popping up on street corners in business districts and parks. These street pianos are normally older, upright pianos that are donated by people who no longer want or need them. Sometimes the pianos have designs painted on them, but all of them are put in very public places where anyone can play them. It is hard to say why this idea became so popular, but it is nice to hear some live music in the streets of American cities when you least expect it.
Painted Rocks
The next time you pass by a city or park garden that is surrounded by stones, stop and take a closer look at the flat stones used to create the garden barrier. One of the more popular artistic trends emerging is painting flat stones and then distributing them around the community. The designs vary from local high school sports logos to scenes from popular movies. The artistic abilities range from novice to elite, but that is never really very important. Be sure to check out the flat rocks in your community next time to avoid missing out on a new artistic trend.
Murals
Many of the older small communities in the country are finding it hard to maintain their buildings to avoid deterioration. Instead of worrying about it, a new trend of mural painting has been started that is making an impact on many communities around the country. Murals depicting all types of scenes are showing up on the exterior walls of old and new buildings. Some communities are using their murals as a chance to depict moments in local history, while others are taking the opportunity to make a strong, positive statement for all to see.
Street Musicians
Music has been considered one of the universal languages for a long time, but street musicians in small cities and towns have been a rare sight. In recent years, street musicians have been appearing in all kinds of communities to entertain people and bring music to the entire area. One of the noticeable traits of the new wave of street musicians is the variety of instruments and types of music being played. Thanks to technology, a street musician with a guitar can sound like they have a whole band playing along with them. Street musicians are also called buskers, and they are showing up all over the country.
Art allows people to share their feelings in a way that can affect others. Lately, entire communities have been utilizing art to express their pride in their history, or just as a way to brighten up the places they call home.
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