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Public Art Nonprofit Albus Cavus Selected to Create a Mural for TV Show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
(Washington, DC) Albus Cavus was invited by ABC Network’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to create a mural for one of the show’s projects in DC, a new home for DC’s The Fishing School, a nonprofit youth development organization in northeast D.C.
“The Albus Cavus vision is to transform communities with creativity and art,” says Albus Cavus Director Peter Krsko. “It’s a natural fit to work with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, because we both want to change lives for the better and lift up communities through service. Working with The Fishing School is inspiring and contribute to youth development.
The artists working with Albus Cavus: Chanel Compton, Decoy, Aniekan Udofia, Tim “CON” Conlon, Chor Boogie, Cristian Baez led the group’s work with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. They are experienced muralists whose works can be described as “breathtaking and visionary.” While creating the mural at The Fishing School, Albus Cavus was completing work on DC’s largest public mural, “From Edgewood to the Edge of the World.” The organization partnered with the DC Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program and guided 40 young people to create the mural.
We love to work with young people and inspire them to create art in their communities,” says Krsko. “Our hope is that everyone who sees the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition show with Albus Cavus learns about making the world a better place with art and creativity. We are excited by the challenge to work the show and create art magic under a tight deadline and in extreme working conditions.
Albus Cavus (albuscav.us) is a public arts non-profit with a mission to transform communities with art and creativity. Albus Cavus is an international collective of artists, educators and visionaries who work primarily in public space. The installations physically beautify the neighborhoods and also promote development of healthy and strong communities through interactive events.
The Emmy award winning reality program “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” now in its 7th season, is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It’s executive-produced by Anthony Dominici. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. The show will air on Sunday, February 14 from 9:00-11:00 p.m., ET on ABC.
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Thank You:
Utrecht Art Supplies - www.utrechtart.com
Massey Media - www.massey-media.com
The artists who created the mural for students at The Fishing School:
Tim "Con" Conlon
Decoy
Aniekan Udofia
Chanel Compton
Chor Boogie
Cristian Baez
Peter K
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Albus Cavus is a not-for-profit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We thank you in advance for your support.
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