"Paint the Town" - stories behind our Spring 2023 storefront art!
Photos courtesy of Stacey Gilmartin and Flavio Romeo

Beekman Wines & Liquors

At owner Joel Mitchel's request, Heather Corey created ​this mantis, reminiscent of what's depicted on Cloisonne wines, sold at the store.

Sweetberry Bowls

When Frankie, the owner, saw all the creativity, he asked to be included! Ellie Tahan obliged with an eye-catching strawberry vine.​

GR Art & Frame

Owner Val Mendoza loves Michele Keller's choices. This time around, Michele's artistry "stemmed" from grape hyacinth-inspired willows.

Alpha Fit Club

Ellie Tahan and Libby Deely teamed up to bring Ellie's Marimekko-inspired poppies design to life across the club's seven windows.

Glitz on the Floor

When owner Mia Tsuchiya saw 7-year-old Riley Brady's work, she invited her back to paint more — Riley's first "commission!"

Invision Optics

Owner Irving Samora requested something colorful... and chair height! Barbra Mulholland and GRHS Arts Honor student Hannah Yang gave him a Monet-inspired water lilies treatment!​

Rock'n The Grill 

For their grand opening, owner Paul Apostolopoulos and family welcomed Louise D'Amato, Hannah Yang, Amanda Carroll and Lucy her daughter to "artify" their storefront — inspired by the garden fence painted in Byrd School's lobby.

175 Rock vacant space

Darby Vinciguerra was a last-minute addition to our array of gifted artists! Inspired by Matisse, she came up with this stunning burst of floral orange to adorn the empty storefront.

The Grow-cery

Owner Dee Stevens decided she wanted two colorful pull toys transformed to spring splendor —  a task happily taken on by Vicky and Eve Katzman, who infused vibrant pink into their vision.

Fausto's former salon

Ellie Tahan strikes again! Her inspiration, a drawing effect, came when owner Mac, an arts supporter, requested that we only paint part of the window at the space formerly occupied by Pellegrino hair design.

175 Rock vacant space

Jen Collins, with help from Flor Giron's son, Hudson Z, chose daffodils, inspired by a Rudy Francisco poem. Hudson was thrilled to learn to show reflection highlights on the fish and lily pads.

Rock Ridge Pharmacy

Owners Vishnu Patel and his wife have been huge supporters of Arts Council projects! The Daisy Girl Scouts and GRHS Arts Honor Student Anthony Zapotosky were among the enthusiastic artists.