Hwy. 80 at Metrocenter

UPDATE: I was at Metrocenter today for something else, and noticed that this box still hasn't made any progress beyond the side panel. It could be that the artist hasn't had time to finish it yet, but there is also another factor to consider. Jackson has a new mayor, Chokwe Lumumba, who was just inaugurated about a week ago. According to an artist friend who spoke with the Greater Jackson Arts Council about the traffic box project, the project is on hold until Mayor Lumumba gives the word that the  project can continue. This means no new applications are being taken for artists to paint boxes, but I would imagine the existing boxes on Hwy. 80 that were already assigned could still be finished. I was looking forward to seeing the rest of this one at Metrocenter. Mayor Johnson's vision was for all traffic boxes in Jackson to eventually be painted. How cool would that be?

I am hopeful that Mayor Lumumba will want this beautification project to continue. Not only does it create a better-looking Jackson by sprucing up the many intersections around town, but it provides an opportunity for the city to celebrate and showcase her local artists. So, if you live in Jackson, or care about Jackson, do me a favor? Write to your city councilman/woman, and write to the Mayor to request that the city continue this project. I am going to do the same - in fact, I'm planning to write to all of the city council, not just my councilwoman. If you care about this project and want to see more "Easter Eggs" around the city, please help!