Patriotic Mural to be Displayed at Prowers County Fairgrounds
Russ Baldwin | Sep 01, 2015 | Comments 0
The artistic contributions of five area youngsters will be incorporated into a 34 foot long mural which will grace the rear wall at the entrance to the Prowers County Grandstands. The Prowers County Commissioners recently approved the design during their August 25th meeting. The mural is a feature of this year’s annual 9/11 Tri-State Tribute for first responders and military service people which will be held on September 12 at the fairgrounds, following a 10am parade.
Area students were encouraged to design a patriotic theme for the mural which will be painted by Lamar High School art instructor, John Gersick.
The students who had their submissions selected are Felicia Salgado, Aubrey Lawrence, Greydon Martinez, Logan Mesa, Juan Hernandez and Marissa Garcia.
The Southeast Colorado Arts Council took the top five representations for submission to the commissioners and sections of those art works will be incorporated into the mural. Gersick will have the mural completed in time for the annual event.
By Russ Baldwin
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