Community Wall Mural Project @ Reynolds Corners Branch Library
(Released August 31, 2011) - The Jamil Lewis Multicultural Center for the Arts (JLMCA), with the support of Hostelling International Toledo Area Council, sponsored its Community Wall Mural Project. The mural’s unveiling exhibition was held at Bozarts Gallery in July. The mural was created by 10 local artists ranging from ages 8-18 years-old. The youth worked as a team instructed by area artists Corinthia Parker and Jim Williams to create a 6 x 9-foot mural. The JLMCA Art Around Town youth expressed themselves by artistically depicting who they are in their own individual neighborhoods.
The colorful mural is on exhibit now through September 30 at the Reynolds Corners Branch Library, 4833 Dorr St. Patrons can view the mural during normal Library hours.
“The Community Wall service project teaches youth to gain cultural understanding, define their community, build pride in their culture, and express what it is like to live in their neighborhood through the creation of an original painting,” said Audrey Johnson, JLMCA Founder and Executive Director.
The JLMCA Art Around Town Community Wall Mural project young artists are QuoTasha Carpenter, Ciara Payne, Devin Sample, Demetrio Soto, Jesse Thomas, Patrice Tilman, Simone Tilman, Nakiya White, Will White, Jr., and Jasmond Young.
Jamil Lewis Multicultural Center for the Arts is a 501c3 nonprofit organization since 2008 with a mission to create an environment that fosters positive cultural experiences through art enrichment activities. The organization’s purpose is to help the community to see, experience and learn about the positive influence of diversity amongst the many cultures that make up community through: Visual Arts, Technology, Theater, Literary Arts, Music, Dance, and Folk Art. JLMCA programs offer diverse experiences through providing art classes, workshops, educational forums, exhibitions, performances, and community activities through the Ohio 4-H Club Youth and Family projects and Hostelling International Open Doors Open Minds projects.
For more information:
Audrey L. Johnson, Founder, Executive Director
Jamil Lewis Multicultural Center for the Arts
Woodville Mall
3725 Williston Road #83
Northwood, Ohio 43619
419-870-9977
Press Release Contact Name: Rhonda Sewell
Press Release Contact Email: [email protected]
Organization Name: Toledo Lucas County Public Library