join us for this special Celebration!
Friday September 6th 6:00-10:00pm
Artist Educator Will Kasso Condry - Live Mural Event!
The Event
Come and enjoy an incredible occasion as we celebrate this live art construction and create a wonderful artistic and musical atmosphere, provided by artists exhibitions, live DJs, big dance floor vibes, and a community of amazing creators, movers, and passionates. The full function is outdoors and open as a destination for this years Art Hop. The main event will be happening in the NCK studio, where observers will witness famed mural artist and educator Will Kasso Condry construct a mural and banner quote paying homage to the legendary fighter and human rights activist Muhammad Ali!
“Impossible is just a big word thrown around those who find it easier to live in the world they've been given, than to explore the power they have to change it.” - M. Ali
The Artist : Will Kasso Condry
Will Kasso Condry is a renowned mural artist, educator, and community organizer presently living in Vermont and known for his intricate aerosol based murals. Growing up in Trenton, New Jersey, Kasso made painting and drawing his loyal friends, which ultimately kept him from downfall and lead him through a broad life of experience and education. He is the founder of graffiti crews, urban coalitions, and youth education programs and now travels and facilitates community mural projects with local schools, universities, and community-based organizations. Most recently, he completed community mural projects at Princeton University; Middlebury College; University of Vermont Mosaic Center for Students of Color; and Ripton Elementary School.Visit WillKasso.com for more about this amazing individual.
The Reason
We have chosen to host this event as a showcase of passion and devotion. Our intention is to provide young and aspiring artists an opportunity to interact and engage with working artist, to have them gain wisdom about the processes and progressions of professional artistry. It is our effort to motivate young folks to pursue their aspirations and to put their full faith and personal power behind all that they do, by providing space and time for them the take part in this diverse community event.
We will also be bringing awareness to NCK’s Youth Wellness Education Fund, learn more.
To learn more about getting young artists involved in the educational side of this mural construction click here.
