Glassboro dedicates its first public art mural which highlights iconic figures, places and events from Glassboro’s cultural heritage on Thursday, July 15th, at 6:30pm in the Glassboro Town Square. The dedication is open to the public and will feature speakers from the Borough and the artists.

Located on the exterior wall of the restroom pavilion on the South side area of the Glassboro Town Square visible from High Street, The Glassboro Legacy Mural represents the historical arc of the Borough of Glassboro highlighting significant events, places and people from the first inhabitants to our agricultural legacy and on to our growing diverse population. It will contain important landmarks such as Angelo’s Diner, The Glassboro Historic Train Station, and the Elsmere neighborhood. Technology will be introduced for viewers of the mural to access videos about significant events by scanning QR codes that are incorporated in the design and it will feature a glass mosaic in honor of our glassmaking heritage.

“The Borough is delighted to collaborate with residents and local artists on this outdoor mural project,” said Councilman Andrew Halter. “In addition to creating a beautiful work of art for visitors to our downtown, it celebrates the history and diversity of Glassboro with the local community through art.”

About the Artists
Jonathan Laidacker has over 15 years of experience as a muralist and teaching artist, primarily in Philadelphia. He has received over 100 commissions for murals, primarily Mural Arts Philadelphia, but also from other organizations such as the Lumpkin Foundation, the Sprout fun, and the Pennsylvania Council of Arts.

Eric Okdeh has over 20 years of experience working in communities, schools, city governments and organizations around the country and the world to create over 150 public works of art throughout the northeast United States as well as murals in Hawaii, Spain, Jordan, and Norway. He has created public art with the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, and multiple Percent for Art programs and other public art organizations and his work is featured in seven books about public art.

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