'Greetings from Fairfax' mural builds town-gown connections

The 'Greetings from Fairfax' mural depicts a map of Fairfax City, with illustrations of important landmarks. The photo shows the mural on the exterior side wall of a restaurant — Photo by Sophie Bae/�鶹��Ƶ Exhibitions

As a result of a grant awarded by the Virginia Tourism Corporation, the Fairfax City Economic Development Authority commissioned Murals at �鶹��Ƶ to install a mural highlighting landmarks and experiences in Fairfax, Virginia. Greetings from Fairfax, by �鶹��Ƶ alum Lecsi Pillar, is located at Point 50 shopping center.

Fairfax City Mayor Catherine Read speaks at the unveiling of the Greetings from Fairfax mural. She is holding a microphone and next to her is artist Lecsi Pillar — Photo by Sophie Bae/�鶹��Ƶ Exhibitions

Fairfax City Mayor Catherine Read (pictured at center, above) was present at the unveiling. “Buildings like this can help to represent what a vibrant, dynamic community Fairfax City is,” said Read. “[It is] a celebration of the things that make Fairfax City unique." .

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