The past, present, and future will converge in a student-led project at Morganton Day School to paint a mural on the side of the gym that was once an armory.
Four students at Heritage Middle School have crafted an extraordinary 8-foot mural map of North Carolina using 1,200 plastic bottle caps and 75 glue sticks, in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.Â
By SANDRA WILKERSON QUEEN
Arts & Entertainment Editor
Summary of Article:
The article highlights an upcoming paint party hosted by the local arts and education organization, TOSS, where community members can participate in creating murals to be displayed on area buildings. The event is part of TOSS' initiative to celebrate local communities, promote dialogue around identity, and share untold stories through public art. The mural designs, including tributes to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community, Women in the Workplace, and Rural Futures, have been developed with community input and will be unveiled during the paint party. The event will also feature a student art market, make and take activities for kids, and a potluck dinner, offering a fun and inclusive experience for all participants.
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