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Free Spring and Summer Walking Tours Celebrate Public Art in Downtown Silver Spring

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Thursday evening events will highlight public murals and artworks, and discussions with artists

SILVER SPRING, MD – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, invites residents and visitors to enjoy the vibrancy of downtown Silver Spring’s public art with free artwork tours scheduled to take place on select Thursday evenings during spring and summer 2019.

Montgomery Planning, Silver Spring Regional Services Center, Silver Spring Arts and Entertainment District, and Silver Spring Urban District organized the events to connect residents and visitors to the exceptional artworks in downtown Silver Spring.

The sold-out opening Art Walk features an insider’s look at treasured Silver Spring murals and sets the model for similar tours in May and June. It will take place on Thursday, April 18 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and begin at TTT-Tacos, Tortas, & Tequila (8407 Ramsey Avenue, Silver Spring, MD). The April 18 Art Walk event will feature five artworks:

Additional 2019 Art Walk dates include:

Montgomery Planning will provide free appetizers for attendees on a first come first serve basis. Drinks and main entrees are available for individual purchase. The Art Walk is free to the community; however, registration is limited to 40 people to make the tour enjoyable for all participants so sign up early. Visit the https://silverspringartwalkapril.eventbrite.com to sign up. Events will be held rain or shine.

More information on the Art Walk tours is available at the Silver Spring Arts and Entertainment District website.

Questions? Contact Molline Jackson at Montgomery Planning; molline.jackson@montgomeryplanning.org or 301-495-4573.