Spencer Park's New Ceramic Mural In Rochester Hills

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI — Rochester Hills city officials unveiled a new tile mural on July 12 at Spencer Park to celebrate 100 years of park service in Rochester Hills.

The Centennial Tile Mural stands 4.5 feet high and 20 feet wide and is composed of individual ceramic tiles that were created by over 350 community members. It can be viewed on the wall of the park’s Beach House.

All of the individual tiles were assembled into a mural designed by Huntington Woods based Mosaic Artist Michelle Sider, who was recommended by members of the Detroit Institute of Arts for this project.

"I love the premise of the Centennial Ceramic Mural project which was to provide an opportunity for residents of varying abilities to participate in creating this ceramic mural," Sider said. "Each tile is hand carved by a member of the community and has a unique look yet the mural as a whole has a cohesive and uplifting image that enhances the park and celebrates the Centennial year of the city. It was an honor to design and assemble this mural for the city."

City officials partnered with the Paint Creek Center for the Arts, Paint a Miracle, Older Persons Commission, Rochester Hills community members and Artist Michelle Sider to create the mural. The Michigan Arts and Culture Council and the City of Rochester Hills sponsored the project.

"This project allowed the public to physically and safely leave a piece of themselves in their community," Art Education Manager at Paint Creek Center for the Arts Nicole Bush said.