Artist Dustin Durham unveils new interactive sidewalk mural at Fort Kid Park in Knoxville


Mayor Indya Kincannon introduces artist Dustin Durham to those attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Durham's new interactive sidewalk mural at Fort Kid Park in Knoxville, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

Mayor Indya Kincannon introduces artist Dustin Durham to those attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Durham’s new interactive sidewalk mural at Fort Kid Park in Knoxville, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

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Muralist Dustin Durham, the artist who created Fort Kid Park's interactive sidewalk mural, welcomes those attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new installation in Knoxville, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. The interactive mural was created with a grant from the Art and Culture Alliance and funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

Muralist Dustin Durham, the artist who created Fort Kid Park’s interactive sidewalk mural, welcomes those attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new installation in Knoxville, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. The interactive mural was created with a grant from the Art and Culture Alliance and funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

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David Butler, the executive director of the Knoxville Museum of Art (left), Liza Zenni (center left), executive director of the Arts and Culture Alliance, muralist Dustin Durham (center), Mayor Indya Kincannon, and other members of the local arts community are seen during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new installation in Knoxville, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

David Butler, the executive director of the Knoxville Museum of Art (left), Liza Zenni (center left), executive director of the Arts and Culture Alliance, muralist Dustin Durham (center), Mayor Indya Kincannon, and other members of the local arts community are seen during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new installation in Knoxville, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

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Mayor Indya Kincannon helps Samarion Leatherwood (left), 5, and cousin Avery Turner (right), 5, explore Fort Kid's new interactive sidewalk mural, created by artist Dustin Durham, in Knoxville, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. The interactive mural was created with a grant from the Arts and Culture Alliance and funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

Mayor Indya Kincannon helps Samarion Leatherwood (left), 5, and cousin Avery Turner (right), 5, explore Fort Kid’s new interactive sidewalk mural, created by artist Dustin Durham, in Knoxville, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. The interactive mural was created with a grant from the Arts and Culture Alliance and funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

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Artist Dustin Durham's new interactive sidewalk mural game is seen ahead of the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the installation at Fort Kid Park in Knoxville, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. Each multicolor square has different prompts similar to those from a game board.

Artist Dustin Durham’s new interactive sidewalk mural game is seen ahead of the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the installation at Fort Kid Park in Knoxville, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. Each multicolor square has different prompts similar to those from a game board.

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Muralist Dustin Durham, the artist who created Fort Kid's interactive sidewalk mural, shows Samarion Leatherwood, 5, the new installation in Knoxville, Nov. 29, 2023.

Muralist Dustin Durham, the artist who created Fort Kid’s interactive sidewalk mural, shows Samarion Leatherwood, 5, the new installation in Knoxville, Nov. 29, 2023.

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Mayor Indya Kincannon plays with Samarion Leatherwood (center), 5, and cousin Avery Turner (right), 5, at Fort Kid park's new interactive sidewalk mural, created by artist Dustin Durham, in Knoxville, Nov. 29, 2023.

Mayor Indya Kincannon plays with Samarion Leatherwood (center), 5, and cousin Avery Turner (right), 5, at Fort Kid park’s new interactive sidewalk mural, created by artist Dustin Durham, in Knoxville, Nov. 29, 2023.

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Mayor Indya Kincannon plays with Samarion Leatherwood (center), 5, and cousin Avery Turner, 5, at Fort Kid's new interactive sidewalk mural, created by artist Dustin Durham, in Knoxville, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. The interactive mural was created with a grant from the Arts and Culture Alliance and funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

Mayor Indya Kincannon plays with Samarion Leatherwood (center), 5, and cousin Avery Turner, 5, at Fort Kid’s new interactive sidewalk mural, created by artist Dustin Durham, in Knoxville, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. The interactive mural was created with a grant from the Arts and Culture Alliance and funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

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Muralist Dustin Durham, the artist who created Fort Kid Park's interactive sidewalk mural, smiles at children checking out the new installation in Knoxville, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

Muralist Dustin Durham, the artist who created Fort Kid Park’s interactive sidewalk mural, smiles at children checking out the new installation in Knoxville, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

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Mayor Indya Kincannon crosses the street after giving Samarion Leatherwood (left), 5, and Avery Turner, 5, a quick tour of the Knoxville Museum of Art following the ribbon-cutting for Fort Kid's new interactive sidewalk mural created by artist Dustin Durham, Nov. 29, 2023.

Mayor Indya Kincannon crosses the street after giving Samarion Leatherwood (left), 5, and Avery Turner, 5, a quick tour of the Knoxville Museum of Art following the ribbon-cutting for Fort Kid’s new interactive sidewalk mural created by artist Dustin Durham, Nov. 29, 2023.

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Mayor Indya Kincannon helps Samarion Leatherwood (center), 5, and Avery Turner, 5, explore Fort Kid's new interactive sidewalk mural, created by artist Dustin Durham, in Knoxville, Nov. 29, 2023.

Mayor Indya Kincannon helps Samarion Leatherwood (center), 5, and Avery Turner, 5, explore Fort Kid’s new interactive sidewalk mural, created by artist Dustin Durham, in Knoxville, Nov. 29, 2023.

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Mayor Indya Kincannon helps Samarion Leatherwood (center), 5, and cousin Avery Turner, 5, explore Fort Kid's new interactive sidewalk mural, created by artist Dustin Durham, in Knoxville, Nov. 29, 2023.

Mayor Indya Kincannon helps Samarion Leatherwood (center), 5, and cousin Avery Turner, 5, explore Fort Kid’s new interactive sidewalk mural, created by artist Dustin Durham, in Knoxville, Nov. 29, 2023.

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Mayor Indya Kincannon is seen alongside youngsters Samarion Leatherwood (left), 5, and Avery Turner, 5, at Fort Kid park's new interactive sidewalk mural, created by artist Dustin Durham, in Knoxville, Nov. 29, 2023.

Mayor Indya Kincannon is seen alongside youngsters Samarion Leatherwood (left), 5, and Avery Turner, 5, at Fort Kid park’s new interactive sidewalk mural, created by artist Dustin Durham, in Knoxville, Nov. 29, 2023.

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Mayor Indya Kincannon introduces artist Dustin Durham to those attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Durham's new interactive sidewalk mural at Fort Kid Park in Knoxville, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

Mayor Indya Kincannon introduces artist Dustin Durham to those attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Durham’s new interactive sidewalk mural at Fort Kid Park in Knoxville, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

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