Madeira High School Joins 'Murals with a Mission' to Foster Community and Hope

Madeira High School was selected to join the 'Murals with a Mission' initiative, a partnership between the Cincinnati Reds and PNC Bank. This program, started in 2022, aims to spread positive social messages through art and has included several schools in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area. Madeira is the sixth school to participate. The initiative encourages students to create murals that promote hope and community spirit.

The project at Madeira High School was led by Brent Billingsley, an artist and behavioral health specialist. He worked with the school's HOPE Squad and art students for three weeks to design murals themed around Hope, Strength, and Community. These themes were depicted through a tree, creating a visual narrative across three murals in different school buildings.

Billingsley prepared the mural designs on canvas, organizing a paint-by-number activity for broader student participation. This activity, held over four days in the Medert Auditorium, included music and was a space for creativity. Students also made custom t-shirts with positive messages, adding to the project's community focus.

The project concluded with a school assembly where the murals were revealed. The event featured performances by the school band and appearances by Reds mascots, celebrating the students' work and community collaboration. The students wore their custom t-shirts, highlighting their involvement in the project.

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