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Painted fences bring Austin together

Clip: 7/22/2014 | 4m 20s

North Austin's artists and citizens paint fences to beautify the area and build community.

Artists and citizens in North Austin collaborate to paint fences with the phrase "beauty will save the world" in various languages, reflecting the 30 languages spoken in the neighborhood. KLRU, Austin public television, went to North Lamar Boulevard to check out this effort to beautify the area and help build community spirit. For more Art Beat: newshour.pbs.org/art

07/22/2014 | Rating NR

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