We hope you'll be able to join us for this celebration!

Robertson Hill Neighborhood Association (RHNA), in conjunction with Keep Austin Beautiful and the City of Austin departments of Neighborhood Housing and Community Development and Arts In Public Places, will hold a dedication ceremony and walking tour of No Vacancy: the Robertson Hill Juniper-Olive Art Mural Project, a series of 8’ x 4’ art murals installed in front of several vacant houses and lots located along the Juniper-Olive Historic District. 

No Vacancy: the Robertson Hill Juniper-Olive Art Mural Project is funded by a 2009 KAB Beautification Grant.  www.KeepAustinBeautiful.org/NBG2009RobertsonHillNA

Eight murals painted by local residents, children of residents, and professional artists are installed at six sites within the historic district, located on Juniper and Olive Streets between Branch and Navasota Streets. During the dedication, prizes donated by community members will be awarded to first place winner, the Kealing Middle School Art Club, second place winner, professional artist Diego Fishburn, and third place winner, 6-year old resident Izabella Zapata.

RHNA consists of approximately 75 residential members, many who assisted with the mural project. Robertson Hill is a historic Austin neighborhood in transition from blight to revitalization, and is increasingly becoming a site for public art that reflects the unique cultural heritage of Central East Austin. The creation of the No Vacancy Art Mural Project encourages a shared sense of community and gives Robertson Hill residents ownership in their neighborhood, instills a sense of community pride, and creates a positive, proactive atmosphere that will inspire our community to implement future beautification projects.

What: Mural Unveiling, Speeches by the neighborhood, KAB, City of Austin departments of Neighborhood Housing and Community Development & Arts in Public Places followed by a walking tour of the murals.  www.keepaustinbeautiful.org/nbg2009robertsonhillna

When:   Saturday, February 27, 2010 

             10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CDT

Where:   909-911 Olive Street – 78702