Community News www.qns.com I LIC COURIER I JUNE 2017 19 Art in Astoria For the eighth year in a row, the Welling Court Mural Project will expose Queens residents to murals by artists from all over the world. More than 150 murals are on display in Astoria, and art lovers can wander through the makeshift exhibit. The project spans several blocks, but many of the murals can be found near 11-98 Welling Ct., between 30th Avenue and 12th Street. The project dates back to 2009, when Welling Court resident Jonathan Ellis teamed up with Ad Hoc Art, a Bushwickbased think tank dedicated to creative solutions for urban problems. The nonprofit invited artists from around to world to use Astoria as its canvas. The first unveiling took place in May 2010 with more than 44 murals, and the number of murals continues to grow every year. This year’s artists include Abe Lincoln, Jr., Lady Pink, Cekis, Kimyon Huggins, Magda Love, Icy & Sot, Kid Lew and dozens more. Photos by Ruthie Stephens BY ANGELA MATUA [email protected]
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