Sprocket Mural Works and Harrisburg Young Professionals officials, among others, cut the ribbon on the newest city mural.
A new work of art has brought a colorful garden to N. 3rd Street in Harrisburg.
On Tuesday, Harrisburg arts organization Sprocket Mural Works, along with community partners, cut the ribbon on its newest mural, a sprawling display of bright flowers.
The mural, located at 1205 N. 3rd St., is inspired by local artist Suzanne Rende’s own garden. The painting, which took her 18 days to create, showcases flowers in bloom, butterflies, bees and other garden critters.
“Murals like this bring communities together,” Rende said. “It’s important to put positive ideas out there.”
The mural, sponsored by Harrisburg Young Professionals (HYP), is one of over 80 murals that Sprocket has completed in the region since 2014.
“We believe at Sprocket that murals are so much more than beautiful landmarks,” said Megan Caruso, Sprocket co-founder. “We believe that murals bring people together around a sense of belonging and pride.”
The mural adorns the side wall of a mixed-use building owned and recently renovated by Harrisburg-based WCI Partners.
According to HYP President Olivia Edwards-Rindfuss, the organization wanted to gift the mural to the city in honor of HYP’s 25th anniversary.
“It’s an honor to provide this beautiful space for all who come to Harrisburg city,” she said.
For more information about Sprocket Mural Works, visit their website. To learn more about Harrisburg Young Professionals, visit their website.
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