Average to Art, Inc., a 2007 Small Business of the Year Finalist, is at the forefront of innovative wall and surface finishes. For its commercial clients, Average to Art offers comprehensive packages targeted toward increasing employee retention and productivity. These packages can be used to improve employee offices and community spaces, such as conference rooms and break rooms. "You can give your employees a bonus they will use and forget over the weekend," Murnane comments. "Or you can invest in their office environment. By allowing your employees to choose a finish from your approved package, they will feel connected to their space and increase productivity."
For Paradigm Technologies, Inc., Average to art painted ten 3’x4’ canvas murals to be displayed on their walls in Cummings Research Park. "The murals represent NASA, Missile Defense Agency, Department of the Army, and USDA, among other government organizations. Paradigm wants their clients know they are valued."
Average To Art applied a two-layer shimmer plaster on the walls and custom designed a faux tile backsplash for First Commercial Bank’s conference room. Lisa Sparks, Group Sales Manager and Vice President at First Commercial Bank, states: "The change has had a positive effect on our team members with its inviting feel."
A recent mural project the company created was for the Huntsville Hospital Foundation’s pediatric playground. "The finished project was a 66'x13' camp-themed mural including hidden elements painted in it for children and parents to find," she describes. "Some of the hidden elements in the mural include seven lady bugs, the 26 letters of the alphabet, and Penny the Pig.”
For residential clients, Average to art focuses their artistic talents on producing masterpieces that reflect each client’s personality and creative wishes. "Imagine walking into a room in your home, instantly inspired when you see your creative dreams have become a reality. This is the gift every artist at Average to art strives to give our clients."
Commercial & Residential Services:
- Decorative and Finishes
- Murals
- Painted Furniture
- Cabinet Glazing
- NEW!!! Interior Painting (Repaints)
- NEW!!! Computer generated, 360-degree view of the client’s completed project before the work begins.
Alissa Murnane
Owner/Principle Artist
Average to Art's Alissa Murnane hit the road following her summer 2001 Ohio State University graduation in search of some serious inspiration. Undeterred but forever marked by the events of September 11, Murnane packed her truck, traveling from the emotional epicenters of New York City and Washington DC to reflective nooks of Maine, to the awe-inspiring Redwood forests and the white sands of New Mexico. Not content to end her journey stateside, Murnane hopped a plane to Okinawa, Japan, not knowing this detour would have her staying in the country for 2 years or that she would meet her future husband who was stationed there as a Marine. Settling in the Huntsville, AL in the summer of 2003, Murnane's passion for adventure and allergy to office environments spawned Average to Art. The growing company lends well to Murnane's commitment to passionate purpose, strict ethics and quality in every facet of life. Murnane specializes in decorative finishes, painted furniture, murals and custom art.
- Over 160 hours of decorative finish training
- 2004-Present, Ambassador (HSV/Madison Chamber of Commerce)
- 2005-Present, Co-Founder Decorative Artist Exchange
- 2006 Young Professional of the Year Finalist (HSV/Madison Chamber of Commerce)
- 2007-Present, Appointed to the Women’s Business Council (HSV/Madison Chamber of Commerce)
- 2007-Present Vice President Art League of Madison, Madison, AL
- 2007-Present, Co-Founder/Sponsor/Contributor, The Huntsville Art Blog
- July 2007 Artisan of the Month (Chicago Institute of Fine Finishes)
- 2007 Small Business of the Year Finalist, Personal Services/Retail (HSV/Madison Chamber of Commerce)
