New Installation commissioned by Browns’ Myles Garrett to be Unveiled on April 22
Thursday, April 22 Cleveland Browns All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett will reveal the latest #VoicesofCLE public art installation, in collaboration with Downtown Cleveland Alliance (DCA), Destination Cleveland and Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, and with support from Ingenuity Cleveland and LAND Studio. Commissioned by Garrett, the new multi-paned work is by local artist Glen Infante whose #VoicesofCLE pieces have adorned many facades throughout the city center. Following last year’s civil unrest, the public art initiative began to provide a platform, especially for those of color, for expression and to spark the necessary conversations and actions to inspire change.
Involved from concept to completion, Garrett personally selected Infante to create the “Cleveland is the Reason” mural, inspired by Cleveland icons of sports, culture, and rock ‘n’ roll. Now, as the partnership between Garrett and Infante culminates, both will join representatives from Downtown Cleveland Alliance’s #VoicesofCLE for the unveiling at the Cleveland Visitors Center and the offices of Destination Cleveland and Greater Cleveland Sports Commission.
Garrett was honored as the Browns’ 2020 Walter Payton Man of the Year, which recognizes NFL players for their commitment to the community in addition to their on-field excellence. Since joining Cleveland as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, he has posted 42.5 sacks in 51 career games en route to two All-Pro selections and two Pro Bowl accolades.
“When you think of Cleveland, we often think about these popular personalities who helped shape the culture of our city,” says artist Glen Infante. “I wanted to make sure that those who found success in their respected fields were being recognized and thanked for their accomplishments.”
Myles has also committed to murals at 3 additional sites in the city of Cleveland, and these murals are in development with the #VoicesofCLE team.
