MURRAY, KY — The artwork made by three students from Southwest Calloway Elementary School is being showcased in a mural on Main Street in Murray.
According to a news release from SCES, these students were the winners of the Mini Murals Project put on by Murray Main Street. Now, their artwork from the contest has been made into a mural by Elias Reynolds Art.
In the fall, students between the ages of 5 and 18 were invited to submit colorful and bright artwork aligned to the theme Kindness Matters. The artwork was selected by a mural review committee from Murray Main Street.
Each winner’s artwork was displayed in the mural, however, Murray Main Street also selected winners for first, second and third place.
Taeshun Frame's second place entry.
Fourth grader Rylan Murphy won $500 with the first place entry, third grader Taeshun Frame won $250 for his second place entry, and third grader Layla Gray won $100 for her third place entry.
Rylan Murphy's first place entry.
Murray Main Street director Deana Wright said the project was funded by an anonymous donor.
Layla Gray's third place entry.
“We are so thankful to our anonymous donor for making this project a possibility,” said Wright. “It’s important for us all to remember that ‘Kindness Matters’ and we were thrilled to have over 75 entries in the competition. Congratulations to the three winners! We love what kindness means to you and are happy to share with everyone who visits downtown!”
The lot where the mural is located is owned by Mark and Karen Welch, who are both active members in the Murray community.
