iPhone Wednesday #44: 15th Annual Greenwood-Phinney Art Walk

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Last October a large commercial building on 85th Street that housed four popular businesses in the heart of the Greenwood neighborhood burned due to an arson fire (my photo of the fire trucks here). After the building was raised a plywood wall went up along the site and a very long colorful mural was painted on it. This is a small portion of the mural I snapped with my iPhone as I was walking by. It depicts a Phoenix rising from the ashes. The arsonist, a mentally ill homeless man had set several other fires in the neighborhood, terrorizing merchants and homeowners and caused one man to be severely burned after lighting his home ablaze. The arsonist had a long history of similar offenses and jail time and pleaded guilty to charges last month, receiving a 30 year prison sentence. Some of the small businesses have relocated or found temporary digs, and surrounding businesses affected by smoke and water damage have cleaned up and are operating again, like Taproot Theater. Just around the corner this past Friday and Saturday the neighborhood held its 15th Annual Greenwood-Phinney Art Walk where 65 businesses became mini-art galleries displaying juried works in many media along the Greenwood /Phinney Avenue commercial corridor from 63rd Street to 87th Street. With the beautiful weather the Avenue was alive with neighbors strolling and enjoying the sunshine, art displays, and performers. You can see photos and videos here.

It's my iPhone Wednesday shot for this week, where I take and edit the image using just an iPhone and available apps.