I am passionate about the power of public art to spark conversation, build community connection and inspire passersby (especially to pursue their own creative passions). I was born and raised in DC and have been lucky enough to pursue a creative career in mural painting. By painting over 30 murals, I have seen the power of large scale art to tell important stories, make an area a destination and/or landmark, and bring light, color and vibrancy to our collective public space. There is a lot of power in the creator when putting anything in the public space, and I believe creating works with intention, purpose and quality is critical in this process.
About the Artist
Rose Jaffe is a visual artist based in Washington, D.C. Her mediums span mural painting, printmaking, and digital illustration. Rose earned her BFA at The University of Michigan and has pursued an art career full time after teaching middle and high school art in the city. She has painted over 30 murals nationally and internationally, including over 20 in her hometown of Washington. Her art has been featured in over fifteen publications, including the Washington Post, City Paper, NBC and CNN among others. Rose’s work is vibrant and often playful, with themes of political activism, natural healing and spiritual grounding. She is dedicated to harnessing the power of art to spark conversation, build connection, and create social change.Rose Jaffe website Artists' Website Rose Jaffe website Big Cartel Website Rose Jaffe website Artwork Archive Website
Booking
Sandy Bellamy
Percent for Art
Department of General Services
Construction Services
District of Columbia Government
1250 U Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20009
202-727-9192
sandy.bellamy@dc.gov
Nancee Lyons, CPM
Public Information Officer/Manager, Murals DC
2000 14th Street, NW, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20009
(d) 202-671-2637 (m) 202-368-7622
nancee.lyons@dc.gov
Kerry Kennedy
Public Art Coordinator
Commission on the Arts and Humanities
Government of the District of Columbia
200 I Street, SE, Suite 1400
Washington, DC 20003
(o) 202-724-5613 (d) 202-299-5695 (m) 202-577-2771
kerry.kennedy@dc.gov