Maybe Something Beautiful on the road.

Meet the Wall at Shore Acres Elementary, Pittsburg, CA

 

Thanks to the community and all the students, parents, teachers and volunteers who made this mural happen.

Endpapers created for the children’s book Maybe Something Beautiful.

Just back from a remarkable week in Pittsburg, CA creating a community mural with children, parents, teachers and volunteers. Sharing the before/after photos of the project with thanks to everyone who made it possible. A huge shout out to librarian Ginny Golden for her vision organizing this event and for the hospitality of this dynamic, diverse community. Sharing some photos of the art, books, music, dancing and celebration that made it memorable.  It’s exciting how engaging this kind of experience can be for neighborhoods as it brings people together in a fresh, authentic way. Reminding us of the power of possibility, murals and public art make a space more welcoming and vibrant but more importantly they build connections and create conversations that transform. When it was over a young student asked me “Can you help us paint the rest of our school because we like the pinks and purples you put in our mural?“.

 

 

The fabulous prep team who helped get the mural ready for kids and the community on Saturday.