Local Artist Jalen Law Reveals Completed NFTA-Metro Portage Road Transportation Center Mural at Media Conference on July 28
(Niagara Falls, N.Y.) — Western New York artist Jalen Law will reveal his completed mural inside the waiting area of the NFTA-Metro Portage Road Transportation Center at a media conference hosted by the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA-Metro) and the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area (NFNHA) on July 28 at 1:30 at the Transportation Center located at 1162 Portage Road, Niagara Falls, New York.
Law’s intentions for the mural included creating a piece of artwork that would resonate with all of the different people of the Niagara Falls community and empower them to make their voices heard. The incredible artwork that fills the space with beauty, color, and visual interest includes an interactive element — a QR code that viewers can scan to provide feedback.
At the press conference, Law will be joined by several community leaders who will share more information about the project and reveal the finalized artwork.
See previous press release for more information. For media files, visit here.
About Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA-Metro)
NFTA-Metro serves 24 million people each year in Erie and Niagara counties, and is made up of 1,000 employees including operators, planners, mechanics, technicians, and specialists responsible for delivering service, and working diligently to make it easy for our customers to experience the highest level of public transportation. The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) awarded NFTA-Metro with the top gold award in its 2020 Bus and Rail Safety & Security Excellence Awards. which is given to organizations with the best overall safety or security programs.
About Niagara Falls National Heritage Area & NF Murals
The NF Murals project is part of Niagara Falls Heritage Arts, the public art initiative of the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area (NFNHA). The NFNHA facilitates partnerships between artists, public and private organizations, and community members and stakeholders to envision and create public art, impacting the cultural landscape with pieces that reflect and honor the history and legacy of Niagara Falls. Learn more at nfmurals.org & discoverniagara.org.
About Jalen Law
Jalen Law is an artist with 5 years of related work experience, as well as a portfolio of varied accomplishments including referenced publications, exhibitions, and academic achievements. His recent mural, “Calvin ‘Pop’ Porter,” was created in 2020 and is located at Main & Depot Avenue alongside 13 other murals. Law possesses a strong sense of artistry and forward-thinking, that is consistently displayed across all art pieces. He also works with clients for customized art works. His portfolio can be viewed at TheJalenLawCollection.com.
