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Encourage art and diversity through coming together as a community and painting a mural that promotes social justice. This project will help the members of your community to bond, while also also making your neighbourhood a more beautiful place to live in!
How might this help your community?
How might this help your community?
There are very few painted murals in many communities that promote inclusivity.
This is an opportunity for community members of all ages to connect and create art together.
TIPS FOR WHEN & WHERE
TIPS FOR WHEN & WHERE
During the month of July or August
On the ground in a park, or a building wall outside of your school or community centre *make sure to ask for permission*
Local art gallery
Suggested Action Plan
Suggested Action Plan
Propose your plan to the manager of your local park or to your local school or community centre. Pick a date for your event.
Create and print a flyer. Post it around the neighbourhood and share it with friends on Instagram.
Get people to sign-up by texting or emailing, or filling out a Google Form.
Reach out to talented artists who may be interested in helping you plan the mural.
Have a meeting with interested participants before your event date and make a plan and talk how the work will be divided. Create a sketch of what you want the mural to look like.
Gather materials needed to paint the mural.
Run the event!
POTENTIAL RESOURCES
POTENTIAL RESOURCES
✓ A place to have your event
✓ Flyers to print out (around $10)
✓ Paint and paintbrushes ($100-$200)
✓ A working professional who will help guide you
✓ Snacks and drinks ($40)
HELPFUL LINKS
HELPFUL LINKS
How to paint a mural tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF1VovOP6qM
Here is a website you can reference your planning to: https://communitymurals.info/steps/
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