Longest Mural on the East Coast is going to be in Newark, NJ

The wall against Route 21 is currently a stark white attracting attention by drivers-by... in a few weeks it will be transformed into the country’s second longest mural — approximately the length of 25 football fields. Rebecca Pauline Jampol will serve as curator for this epic, 1.39-mile-long mural. Stretching along  the Route 21  (McCarter Highway) Amtrak retention wall, “Portraits” will be created by 17 highly-acclaimed local, national, and international artists. Their pieces will reflect the City’s rich and diverse culture, foster communal dialogue, and celebrate the arts, while beautifying Route 21 for the 1.1 million monthly-commuters who traverse the highway.

As the City celebrates its 350th anniversary, the artists have designed pieces that pay homage to Newark’s history while also celebrating its present and future. Coming from as far away as Brazil, and as close to home as Newark, the diverse group of male and female artists reflects the ethnic and cultural tapestry of the region.