Last week I wrote a post about a mural being painted downtown by Mary Lacy from Vermont. She has made great progress on the alligator; nevertheless, an invitation was sent out for a painting party. I was excited about this event. I wanted to leave my own mark on this city icon.
The newspaper showed up and lined up some volunteers along the wall with Mary in the middle. She’s the tall one laughing.
My friend Charleen was already painting when I arrived. I asked her, “How do I get to paint?” Not five minutes later she had the artist at my side handing me a paintbrush.
I painted with a father/daughter team. The daughter was eight years old. I have no problem talking to eight year olds. We had a nice conversation while we painted.
There was a group of students from Arcadia University in Pennsylvania helping out. They are spending their spring break volunteering for local nonprofit organizations around town. They were a fun group of energetic kids.
What is a party without food from a nearby cafe and boxes of cheap wine? The mayor stopped by to put his handprint on the project.
Mary predicts that she will be finished by Friday. I predict that our stop may be her favorite on the 10 location tour. She loved the food, the fellowship, and friendliness of New Iberia. I will drive by the gator daily and think fondly of my afternoon.
This is such a cool opportunity. I love that you put your mark on this city icon. Thank you for sharing this great event.
This is awesome, Margaret. Making me think about the power of including others in our art!
What a wonderful project, and how cool is it that you’re now a part of it?! I love what Laura Purdie Salas say above – the power of collaborative art!
What a great way to make an impact on your community!
How cool is that!!! Now, every time you see that mural, you will get to revist this beautiful day.
What a fun project / day! What a perfect memory connection that you’ll see every day. Thanks for sharing!
What a delightful experience! I wish she was heading up my way. I’d love to see her work!
Oh, what a wonderful way to spend the day! How amazing to be able to contribute!
These are the moments that will feed the soul in memories. What fun! I hope you will post a picture of the completed mural.
How lucky you are to have this going on in your town…and being able to participate! So much can be accomplished when everyone is feeling the same passion about a project even ‘tho there is such an age span. I love murals. I was first introduced to them when visiting San Francisco which has tons of murals, especially in the Mission district. With the gentrification of SF, I wonder what has become of those murals? Please share a photo of the completed mural; I’m sure I’m not the only one who would love to see the results.
I think my favorite line is the one that you have no problem talking to an eight year-old. Loved envisioning you all painting with Mary!
I just love this project, Margaret, and what fun that you were able to take part. Can’t wait to see the finished mural!
This project rings with the joys of community action and fellowship. How great to be involved, Margaret!