What do cars and art have in common?
Well, for Curry’s, that would be Aniekan Udofia. We just commissioned this D.C. Artist to brighten up the drab wall on the back of our Arlington location. He’s painting a big, colorful mural as a tribute to our Arlington community. It’s a crazy idea for an auto repair shop, but actually very fitting for a business that shares property lines with Barcroft Park. The park brings together the community and offers a break from a busy day. I think we’re up to the task of creating a vivid image that celebrates the communities in Arlington and is visually inspiring, just like the park and the surrounding Four Mile Run stream. Aniekan’s draft envisions the sweet faces of children, people participating in various outdoor sports and activities including biking and walking on the W & OD bike path that is directly across the street. Water is included since Four Mile Run stream is close by, as well as monuments from Arlington cemetery.
You’ll have to come by and see it. And let me know what you think. Did we represent the community and create a visual masterpiece for everyone to enjoy?
All the credit goes to Aniekan Udofia. Check out his website (http://www.artofaniekanudofia.com/index.html)to learn more about his talents and work. Commissioning a local artist like Aniekan is very easy!
June 26, 2011
June 9, 2011
Career Day
Super-Manager, Mike Dorsey was busy this week educating some kids! He volunteered to share his career experience with some students at a local school:
“Career day was GREAT at Westgate Elementary in Tyson's Corner!!!! I spoke to Five Classes and spoke about Curry's and what our job/industry was like and took them out to the Aston and pulled some diagnostic codes and taught them how the OBD system works. They all had lots of questions. I handed out about 25 "Curry's Coolers" and gave five winners circle cards to the classroom teachers and the Career day organizer/administrator. By the time I was going to the last class there were kids stopping me in the hall asking about "THE JAMES BOND CAR"....”
More about Mike: www.themichaeldorsey.com
“Career day was GREAT at Westgate Elementary in Tyson's Corner!!!! I spoke to Five Classes and spoke about Curry's and what our job/industry was like and took them out to the Aston and pulled some diagnostic codes and taught them how the OBD system works. They all had lots of questions. I handed out about 25 "Curry's Coolers" and gave five winners circle cards to the classroom teachers and the Career day organizer/administrator. By the time I was going to the last class there were kids stopping me in the hall asking about "THE JAMES BOND CAR"....”
More about Mike: www.themichaeldorsey.com
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