Diversity Mural To Be Painted By Framingham Students Downtown

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham Public School’s Department of Community Resource Development (CRD), Downtown Framingham, Inc., and the Framingham High School (FHS) Art Club are collaborating on a new project: We Are Many Colors, Part II. Building on previous art exhibitions, this collaborative effort will result in a beautiful mural on one of downtown Framingham’s exposed walls. Working together, these groups have developed an event that highlights student art as a means to celebrate global citizenship and diversity.

The Department of Community Resource Development collaborated with Framingham High School’s Art Club to create an exhibit that would reflect the culture diversity in the city of Framingham. In February, as part of Black History month, FHS Art Club held Part I of the 'We Are Many Colors' Art Exhibit to highlight African Americans and their influence on art.

“The mission of the Framingham High School Art Club and the National Art Honor Society is to improve and beautify their community through visual art,” said Caroline DiCicco, FHS Art Teacher and Student Advisor for the FHS Art Club and the National Art Honor Society. “This is the perfect opportunity for these student artists to create a public work of art that both celebrates the unique diversity of our community and engages with community members, but also allows them to leave their mark behind to inspire future generations."

The mural is planned to be painted on Tesoro Supermarket at 80 Hollis St. The original date was May 18 but the district rescheduled to a date that will be announced in the coming weeks.