La Posada Hotel in Winslow, Arizona, will begin a $2 million first phase of restoration of its east grounds and railroad depot in July. According to a Facebook post a few days ago from hotel owner Allan Affeldt, the project eventually will become the Winslow Arts Museum. More details: The Winslow Art Museum will explore … Continue reading La Posada to begin restoration of east grounds, depot next month
Category: Art
Professors honored for preserving vintage neon-sign drawings
Two professors from the University of New Mexico were given a state preservation award for saving hundreds of old drawings from the state's oldest neon-sign company. Many of them mock-ups of signs eventually were installed on Route 66. The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division honored Ellen Babcock and Mark Childs in the Heritage Publication division … Continue reading Professors honored for preserving vintage neon-sign drawings
Mural Fest 66 adds five murals to Miami in a few days
Miami, Oklahoma, wanted to add some murals to brighten up the Route 66 town. Thanks to the inaugural Mural Fest 66 last month, it added five murals to the city during a weekend. Here's a video of highlights from the festival: https://vimeo.com/216059105 According to a story by columnist Marta Churchwell in the Joplin Globe, the … Continue reading Mural Fest 66 adds five murals to Miami in a few days
Route 66 festival returns to Lebanon after seven-year hiatus
The Lebanon Route 66 Festival in Lebanon, Missouri, will return next month after a seven-year break, including a concert and gathering at the historic Munger Moss Motel. The Lebanon-Laclede County Route 66 Society and the Lebanon Parks and Recreation Department are shepherding the festival, which is scheduled for June 16-17. The festival's theme will be … Continue reading Route 66 festival returns to Lebanon after seven-year hiatus
Artist who works in miniature gets part of his inspiration from Route 66
An Albuquerque artist who makes exacting miniature models of buildings and vehicles from the past acknowledged old Route 66 gives him some of his inspiration. In a profile in the Albuquerque Journal about Tim Prythero, one section of the story focuses on one of his works -- an old, grimy gas station: A decaying Conoco gas station … Continue reading Artist who works in miniature gets part of his inspiration from Route 66
Book review: “Route 66 Splendor: An Adult Coloring Book”
At least one Route 66 adult coloring has hit the market, and more probably will to take advantage of the craze. But they will be hard-pressed to surpass Jo Ann Kargus' newly published "Route 66 Splendor: An Adult Coloring Book." According to a report earlier by CNN and other media outlets, therapists and researchers have … Continue reading Book review: “Route 66 Splendor: An Adult Coloring Book”
Artist offering Route 66-inspired diorama, map to museums or collectors
Wendy Jack, a California-based artist, completed an elaborate diorama, map and other displays for a work titled "A Nostalgic Journey on Route 66" she hopes will interest museums, organizations or individuals. The work consists of an approximate 4 1/2-by-3 1/2-foot diorama of a gas station and souvenir shop, with a lot of detail, next to … Continue reading Artist offering Route 66-inspired diorama, map to museums or collectors
Exporting the buzz of Route 66 to England
The Outside Collective, a London-based creative and illustration agency, last year helped create a huge Route 66 mural featuring several Illinois landmarks. I just now found out about it. The mural was at on the side of The Hat & Feathers pub on the corner of Clerkenwell and Goswell roads in London (map here). It was 52 … Continue reading Exporting the buzz of Route 66 to England
Lebanon unveils new Route 66 mural in Boswell Park
The city of Lebanon, Missouri, on Saturday unveiled a new, Route 66-themed mural inside Boswell Park designed for a photo-op for people traveling the road. It depicts a 1957 Chevrolet cruising into Lebanon on Route 66. A driveway was built right in front of the mural so people can park their own cars in front … Continue reading Lebanon unveils new Route 66 mural in Boswell Park
Route 66 sculpture chosen for Admiral Traffic Circle in Tulsa
The city of Tulsa and the Tulsa Arts Commission picked Eric F. Garcia's design, titled "Route 66 Rising," as the sculpture that will be installed in the middle of the Admiral Traffic Circle at the intersection of Mingo Road and Admiral Place. KOTV in Tulsa reported the sculpture will be installed by the end … Continue reading Route 66 sculpture chosen for Admiral Traffic Circle in Tulsa