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Bus Shelters Get Artistic Glow-Up | Providence News
Two bus shelters in Providence’s Ward 14 just got a major art upgrade thanks to local artist Gregory Pennisten, transforming dull stops into vibrant public canvases. Sparked by City Councilor Shelley Peterson’s vision and backed by RIPTA and the city’s Art, Culture, and Tourism department, the project used neighborhood improvement funds to fund Pennisten’s original murals on Admiral Street and Douglas Avenue. Pennisten sees these high-traffic, weather-beaten spots as ideal for uplifting public spaces, while Peterson and Mayor Brett Smiley celebrate the initiative as a powerful way to invest…
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