Public Art Preservation
Summary
Texarkana’s Kress Gap murals are coming down soon so crews can repair the wall behind them—so if you’ve been meaning to see them, now’s the time. It’s a small but telling example of how the city has to juggle preserving public art with keeping old buildings safe and sound.
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Taxpayers could end up covering the cost of taking the murals down, storing them, and putting them back up—and the exact price tag isn’t clear yet.
People who dig downtown’s character, local artists, and nearby businesses all benefit if the murals survive the repair work and keep drawing eyes to the area.
Fans of the murals lose a familiar landmark while the walls are fixed—and if the art doesn’t come back, the whole community loses a piece of its identity.
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Downtown Texarkana's Kress Gap Murals to be removed prior to wall restoration
Downtown Texarkana's Kress Gap Murals to be removed prior to wall restoration Texarkana Gazette
City of Texarkana, Texas one of 69 National Endowment for the Arts Our Town Projects selected nationwide
City of Texarkana, Texas one of 69 National Endowment for the Arts Our Town Projects selected nationwide Texarkana Today
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