Southwest Students Take Top 3 Spots in Murray Mini Murals Project Contest
Three students from Southwest Calloway Elementary School were the winners of the Murray Main Street “Mini Murals Project” contest. Their artwork is now on display in the 500 block of Main Street in Murray after recently being painted by Elias Reynolds Art.
In the fall, students ages 5-18 were encouraged to submit colorful and bright custom artwork aligned to the theme “Kindness Matters.” The artwork was selected by a mural review committee from Murray Main Street.
While all the winners' artwork is displayed in the mural, Murray Main Street also gave awards for first, second, and third place. Fourth grader Rylan Murphy won $500 for his first-place entry. Third grader Taeshun Frame received $250 for second place, and third grader Layla Gray took third place and received $100.
Murray Main Street director Deana Wright said the project was funded by an anonymous donor.
“We are so thankful to our anonymous donor for making this project a possibility,” said Wright. “It’s important for us all to remember that ‘Kindness Matters’ and we were thrilled to have over 75 entries in the competition. Congratulations to the three winners! We love what kindness means to you and are happy to share with everyone who visits downtown!”
The lot where the mural is located is owned by Mark and Karen Welch, who are both active members of the Murray community.