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COLUMBUS MURAL PROJECT
The Columbus Area Arts Council, in partnership with the Columbus
Parks and Recreation Department and the Bartholomew County
Youth Services Center, administers a multi-year youth development
program that uses the creative process to positively influence
the lives of at-risk youth.
Goal
Guided by a mission to educate through quality arts experiences,
this project serves a range of populations, from at-risk teens
to youth with disabilities to young people in under-served
areas of our community. A by-product of this program is large-scale
works of art within the city parks system that can be enjoyed
by everyone. Our overarching goal is to encourage the development
of a healthy community by engaging young people and community
members in the production of a collaborative work of art and
to set a standard for creative partnering among other local
agencies.
Process
The process includes brainstorming, collaboration, negotiation,
planning, preparation, implementation, and evaluation - valuable
life skills for all citizens. Returning participants are encouraged
to take leadership and mentoring roles, and community participation
is encouraged.
While the Arts Council seeks funds, provides
artistic direction, and facilitates the process, the Parks
Department donates the space and completes the required preparation
and maintenance of the site, while Youth Services provides
the valuable young people and counselors, transportation and
lunches.
Lead Artists involved with the mural projects:
Dante Ventresca, Indianapolis
Rebecca Hutton, Indianapolis
Catherine Burris, Columbus
Lydia Burris, Columbus
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