RECENT EVENTS

Water and Warmth, by artist Shawn James of Mural Masters, was unveiled at a recent event held at Reston’s Lake Anne Elementary School on August 15, 2024.

The event was attended by key community leaders, including Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter L. Alcorn; Maggie Parker, Chair of the Public Art Reston Board; Jill Stuart, Principal of Lake Anne Elementary School; Leila Gordon, Executive Director of the Reston Community Center; and Pat Macintyre, artist and owner of Reston Art Gallery & Studios at Lake Anne, along with parents, children, and school staff.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by Supervisor Walter L. Alcorn, artist Shawn James, and Lake Anne Elementary School staff, including Principal Jill Stuart, Makenzy O’Flynn, and Tasha Simmons.

Afterwards, children decorated the covers of notebooks with stickers.

“Water and Warmth” is a permanent installation, with support provided by ArtsFairfax project grant, and donation from Mark & Cathy Baum.

The installation is part of Public Art Reston’s mission to enhance the community with public art that inspires both younger and older generations.