NEW HOPE — In celebration of the completion of the latest phase in its tile mural project, the New Hope Borough Park and Recreation Board will host an open house reception at the Community Room in the borough offices, 125 New St., from 7-8:30 p.m. on June 21.
”We are excited about the progress that has been made in the development of the tile mural wall in the borough’s new community room,” said Beth Hasher, chairwoman of the Park and Recreation Board.
New Hope Borough opened its new community room in December 2010 at 125 New St. The room provides “beautiful, bright space for public and private meetings, events and activities in the heart of New Hope with ample room for convenient parking,” said a spokesman.
As part of its goal to showcase its new hall, the borough commissioned Preston and Sharon Harrison, of Sharrison Studios of Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, to design and install a tile mural on a large surface of the rear wall of the community room.
”The mural will feature scenes reflecting the historic town’s past and present by depicting the varied personalities, groups and buildings that have made New Hope a vibrant community that has drawn countless thousands of visitors and residents over the past two and a half centuries,” the spokesman added.
Measuring 34 feet wide and 5 feet high, the colorful work of art will consist of 600 tiles when it is fully completed. Each tile is 6 inches square.
In January, the first phase of the mural was completed with the installation of 50 tiles made possible by donations from sponsors within the community and elsewhere.
For a contribution of $100 of which $60 is tax-deductible, sponsors can have their names permanently included on one of the colorful squares.
The installation of the second phase of the project will be unveiled at the reception.
Join the Park and Recreation Board for the celebration, meet the sculptor, and enjoy entertainment and refreshments. Free parking is on the premises.
— Ruth Luse

