Local Muralist and Santa Fe College Students Collaborate on Mental Health Art Project for Spring Arts Festival

The Spring Arts Festival, collaborating with the Mind, Body, Life initiative, has engaged local muralist Jenna Horner for a public art project on mental health. Horner has developed workshops to teach students how to create public art with a focus on mental health. These workshops included hands-on demonstrations and design instruction.

Following the workshops, Santa Fe College students started working on the mural, named 'We're stronger when we ask for help.' The mural is being created on an 8'x8' double-sided wall, with an interactive feature designed by the students to encourage community participation.

The project highlights the role of public art in engaging the community, especially in discussing mental health. The mural serves as a platform for conversation and awareness about mental health.

Upon completion, the mural will be displayed at Santa Fe College's Northwest Campus during the Spring Arts Festival on April 13 and 14, 2024, and at the Mind, Body, Life Symposium.

This project, a collaboration between the Spring Arts Festival, the Mind, Body, Life initiative, and Jenna Horner, aims to promote mental health awareness through art. It provides students with practical skills and promotes community involvement.

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