Art is in full bloom in Davidson County

Art is in full bloom across Davidson County. On Saturday, April 12, the annual Art in the Park event painted a picture of unity—literally. The project was a collaborative effort between The City of Lexington Parks and Recreation, Anything For Our Youth and Arts Davidson County. Organizers say that it attracted around 200 people.

This year’s theme: flowers—a nod to growth, beauty, and resilience—was brought to life through a vivid community mural on the side of the Lexington Parks and Recreation Center on Hargrave Street.

"The community came together in a powerful display of unity and creativity to paint a beautiful, bright, and vivid mural," organizers shared. "As part of the Art in the Park event, neighbors of all ages contributed their talents and spirit, transforming the space into a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and community pride."

The result? A splash of color and collaboration that now stands as a blooming beacon of the city's cultural perspectives and creative energy.