Common Ground's Mural Arts Project began in 2006. Youth participants work in teams of 6-12 with artists/staff members to collaborate with area social service agencies, schools and businesses to create community murals throughout Lorain County. Youth work with Mural Arts Projects staff to identify a location, develop the concept and images, gain approval, schedule work hours, create the mural and plan unveiling ceremony.
Lorain City School's media logo (above)
Intended Outcomes: Youth Participants
* develop an increased sense of connection to the community, increase and strengthen social competencies in communication, decision-making, teamwork, goal setting, responsibility and respect.
* enhance employment skills through an increased understanding of project management including timelines, scheduling, problem-solving and collaboration.
* gain an increase in self-esteem and positive self identity through a sense of accomplishment and community recognition.
This project was a collaboration between Common Ground, The Cindy Nord Center for Renewal, Boys and Girls Clubs of Lorain County, Lorain Admiral King High School and supported by the Closing the Gap Initiative.
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