Below you can find project descriptions and artist videos discussing the art pieces that make up the Auburn Public Art Trail. Most photographs were taken by Carolyn Freligh. Utilize the online map on the homepage for exact locations or click on the map below to enlarge.
NEW August 2017: Harriet Tubman Memorial Mosaic
Project Team: Anthony Clubine (portrait & name plate), Jen Gandee (ceramic border tile design), Dave Tobin (technical artist), Jesse Kline (project manager) and Paul Elice (frame contractor) & 75+ community volunteers
Contact: Jesse Kline, jessekline31@msn.com
Dimensions: 20′ x 5.5′
Materials: Mosaic tile, mirror, ceramic lettering, glass gem stones, border tiles, colored grout, and paint
Patron: New York State Council of the Arts, Auburn Downtown Business Improvement District, Harriet Tubman Boosters, Harriet Tubman Center for Justice & Peace
Date of Completion: Summer 2017
Location: Rear wall of Genesee Center (facing Lincoln Street)
The Harriet Tubman Memorial Mosaic features a 5-by-4-foot portrait and nameplate painted by Syracuse muralist Tony Clubine, as well as ceramic border tile design by artist Jen Gandee. The artist collective Art for Auburn believes that these types of projects build community, plus create accessible public art that beautifies the downtown landscape. Volunteers of all ages helped create this piece that highlight the best of the community and gives Tubman the recognition that she deserves.
Exchange Street Plaza Murals
Project Team: Jessie Reich, Blake Chamberlain and Anthony Clubine (artist design & outline), Jesse Kline and Dave Tobin (project managers) & 25+ community volunteers
Contact: Jesse Kline, jessekline31@msn.com
Dimensions: 3 walls 3’ x 15’
Materials: Acrylic and fluorescent paint
Patron: New York State Council of the Arts
Date of Completion: Summer 2015
Location: Exchange Street Plaza
The first mural, located closest to Genesee Street, depicts an eye-catching Owasco Lake scene, Auburn’s Finger Lake, painted by mural artist Anthony Clubine. The two interior mosaics are painted with fluorescent paint and pay homage to Auburn’s divisive crow population. The outlines were done prior, to serve as a guide for the volunteers participating in the actual painting, and then reapplied to complete the mural.
Wheel to Reel Sculpture
Project Team: Audrey Iwanicki (artist), Lori Dillon, Bob Stebbins & Peter Chappell
Contact: Audrey Iwanicki, aiwanicki@email.com
Dimensions: 4′ w x 8′ (base) x 8′ tall
Materials: Iron, steel, pre-1935 tractor wheels, International Harvester combine pulley wheels
Patron: Stardust Foundation of Central New York
Date of Completion: Summer 2010
Location: Exchange Street Plaza
The project was done in response to an RFP from the Auburn Beautification Commission in 2010. The intent was to showcase businesses that had roots or ties to Auburn, especially the invention of the technology for synchronized sound on film by converting sound waves to light waves. That technology changed the world. Soon after the formation of International Harvester, the company bought D.M. Osborne and used the patents held by Osborne for farm equipment to build its business into one of the biggest producers of farm implements in the world.
Music for Murals: Downtown Streetscape Mural
Project Team: David Serotkin (artist), IGNITE Cayuga County’s Young Professionals & 25+ community volunteers
Contact: Connie Reilley, connie@auburndowntown.org
Dimensions: 5’ x 15’
Materials: Acrylic paint on canvas
Patron: Downtown Auburn Business Improvement District
Date of Completion: Summer 2005
Location: Auburn Public Theater lobby, 8 Exchange Street (inside)
David Serotkin, a Syracuse-based artist, led volunteers in painting this lively and colorful downtown Auburn scene.
Chuck’s Views of Auburn Banner
Artist: Chuck Maciulewicz
Contact: Connie Reilley, connie@auburndowntown.org
Dimensions: 10′ x 30′
Materials: Vinyl banner
Patrons: Auburn Downtown Business Improvement District, Mack Studios & the City of Auburn
Date of Completion: Fall 2014
Location: City Parking Garage Stairwell Tower, William Street
This vinyl banner is a photographic reproduction of a triptych (series of three) that was painted by artist Chuck Maciulewicz in the 1960s (commissioned by Cayuga Savings Bank). The views from the top down represent William Seward Park, an aerial view of State Street businesses, and the clubhouse and pond at Hoopes Park. Combined these compositions highlight both Auburn’s natural beauty and its bustling downtown.
Boyle Center Mosaic
Project Team: Blake Chamberlain (artist design and outline), Jesse Kline and Dave Tobin (project managers), Cheri Haring (ceramic letters), Paul Elice (frame contractor) & 50+ community volunteers
Contact: Blake Chamberlain, blake1863@gmail.com
Dimensions: 6′ x 20′
Materials: Mosaic tile, mirror, ceramic lettering, glass gem stones, border tiles, colored grout, and paint
Patrons: Stardust Foundation of Central New York & Edward T. Boyle Center
Date of Completion: Summer 2011
Location: 149 Genesee Street, east wall
The design was inspired by both the wishes of the Boyle Center residents, and a black & white historic photograph depicting Genesee Street before the Boyle Center was built. Buildings include the B.P. Order of Elk’s Lodge and the beloved Big Store, and the iconic Auburn Memorial City Hall spire set in front of a colorful sunset background. The painted outline was done prior, to serve as a guide for the volunteers participating in the mosaic installation, and then reapplied after the grouting process was complete.
Sam Kennedy Memorial Mosaic
Project Team: Zarin Kinsella (frame & cement board construction), Jessie Reich (artist), Jennifer Gandee (ceramic leaves), Jesse Kline and Dave Tobin (project managers), Melissa Stahl (ceramic buttons) & 50+ community volunteers
Contact: Jesse Kline, jessekline31@msn.com
Dimensions: 4’ x 8’
Materials: mosaic tile, mirror, glass gem stones, ceramic buttons, ceramic leaves, colored grout, and paint
Patrons: Family of Sam Kennedy & Auburn Players Community Theatre
Date of Completion: Summer 2013
Location: 25 Dill Street, west wall
Lesley Kennedy & family and members of APCT Board wanted to commemorate Sam’s contributions with a public art memorial. The Tree of Life symbolizes all of the artistic disciplines Sam was involved with – specifically theater, writing & journalism – and the interconnectedness of all things, both living and passed.
Music for Murals: Field of Hope Banner
Artist: Peter Maciulewicz
Contact: Peter Maciulewicz, pmaciulewicz@mackstudios.com
Dimensions: 12’ x 36’
Materials: Vinyl building wrap
Patron:Mack Studios & Downtown Auburn BID
Date of completion: Summer 2006
Location: Nash’s, 12 State Street, north wall
This is a replica of Peter’s painting, showcasing a beautiful field of lilies, and the hope for downtown revitalization. The image was transferred onto a vinyl banner by Mack Studios, and part of the second year of the Downtown BID’s “Music for Murals” event.
Tourism Activities in Cayuga County Mural
Artists: Dana Ryan (artist), and John Kimber (back board construction)
Contact: Dana Ryan, cricket1465@gmail.com
Dimensions: 8’ x 12’
Materials: Plywood & acrylic paint
Patron: Connie Reilley, gifted to Cayuga County
Date of completion: Winter 2009
Location: Cayuga County Office Building, 160 Genesee Street, 6th floor (outside)
This aerial map of Cayuga County depicts what there is to see & do for visitors and residents alike. The artist thanks Frontenac Historical Society & Museum for providing her the space to work on this project.
Eliminator Automotive & Cycle Mural
Artist: Anthony Clubine
Contact: Anthony Clubine, anthonyclubine@gmail.com
Dimensions: 8’ x 20’
Materials: Nova Color Artists’ Acrylic Paint on primed MDO duraply board framed by pressure treated 2x4s
Patron: Eliminator Automotive & Cycle
Date of completion: Summer 2013
Location: 41 Market Street
The mural scene depicts business & building owner Mike Antonacci on a motorcycle surrounded by his “toys” and furry friends with Hunter’s Dinerant in the background.
Meyer Bookbinding Mural
Artist: Anthony Clubine
Contact: Anthony Clubine, anthonyclubine@gmail.com
Dimensions: 8’ x 8’
Materials: Nova Color Artists’ Acrylic Paint on primed MDO duraply board
Patron: Meyer Bookbinding Company
Date of completion: Summer 2006
Location: 35 Market Street
The mural scene depicts business & building owner Jim Meyer reading a book in a doorway.
The Liberty Store Mural
Artist: Anthony Clubine
Contact: Anthony Clubine, anthonyclubine@gmail.com
Dimensions: 18’ x 60’
Materials: Nova Color Artists’ Acrylic Paint on brick and stucco
Patron: The Liberty Store & Downtown Auburn BID & NYS Main Street Funds
Date of completion: Summer 2006
Location: 5 East Genesee Street & Seminary Avenue
The mural scene depicts the business and renowned Auburnians Harriet Tubman, William H. Seward & Theodore Case in contemporary garb. The male in the white t-shirt, next to the sign promoting The Liberty Store brand names, is a cameo self-portrait of the artist. Prior to the mural’s installation, façade work was completed, funded by NYS Main Street grants and trafficked by the Downtown Auburn BID.
Reflections of Auburn Mural
Artist: Anthony Clubine
Contact: Anthony Clubine, anthonyclubine@gmail.com
Dimensions: 35’ x 45’
Materials: Billboard Ronan Bulletin paint applied to primed brick
Patron: Colonial Laundromat
Date of completion: Fall 2000
Location: 26 East Genesee Street (outside)
The mural depicts a Downtown Auburn scene in the 1890s featuring a Flatiron style wedge-shaped building. It also includes references to current local retail businesses and faces of Auburn residents. Look for a “Happy Birthday Kayli” banner across the street, honoring Tony’s daughter’s first birthday.
Angelo’s Pizza Mosaic
Project Team: Blake Chamberlain (artist design and outline), Jesse Kline and Dave Tobin (project managers), Brian Redfield (mural text), Paul Elice (frame contractor), and 50+ community volunteers
Contact: Blake Chamberlain, blake1863@gmail.com
Dimensions: 5′ x 25′
Materials: Mosaic tile, mirror, sea shells, caulk adhesive, colored grout, and paint
Patron: Stardust Foundation of Central New York
Date of completion: Summer 2010
Location: 33 E. Genesee Street, west wall
The retro design was inspired by a 1950s black & white photograph portraying the business founder, Angelo D’Angelo, alongside flying pizzas – signifying the restaurant as an Auburn institution for fast, delicious food. The painted outline was done prior, to serve as a guide for the volunteers participating in the mosaic installation, and then reapplied after the grouting process was complete.