Colourful Mural Project Completed by Local Youth!
Over two weekends in August, the Rotary Centre for the Arts welcomed youth ages 12 to 18 to take part in the Mural Project. With the help of local artists David Doody and Jorden Blue, participants learned how to design and create a colourful large-scale mural using a projector, collages, brushes, rollers, paints and a whole lot of imagination.
With these tools, and guidance from the David and Jorden, participants took a bare wall in the Music Room at the RCA and transformed it into a kaleidoscope of colour. Inspired by the joy of music, the completed mural will remain a permanent fixture at the RCA.
"Throughout the project students were able to take part in something that gets respect," says Doody, "The mural will remain a part of the RCA and will not get painted over. With this, students can take pride in something in the community and be involved in something cool."
The Mural Project is a fantastic way for youth to engage their creativity in a safe and supportive environment. Not only do participants get to experience a creative venue for expression, they also learn important communication skills, while meeting other youth with similar interests.
In recognizing the importance of youth involvement in the community, Off the Wall Clothing kindly sponsored two special participants in the '09 Mural Project. The Rotary Centre for the Arts would like to thank Off the Wall Clothing for their generous contribution and support. We would also like to thank David Doody and Jorden Blue for making the Mural Project such a success!
About the Rotary Centre for the Arts
Located in the heart of Kelowna's Cultural District, the Rotary Centre for the Arts is a unique multi-disciplinary arts centre that offers a wide array of events and activities. At the RCA, the community can experience artists and performers in action, while sharing in the excitement of strengthening art and culture in the Okanagan.
