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315ca02a-8b66-4f1c-b414-496beddb38c3 < Back How in the World 1/1 This mural was facilitated by Laurie Marshall. "In 1990, I was an Artist-in-Residence for the Fauquier County (VA) Junior High Schools through the Department of Parks and Recreation. Working with geography classes, students researched problems and solutions in the various regions of the world they were studying. This information was passed along to the art students who created images on a portable 8' by 16' mural, each junior high taking one 8' x 4' section to work on. One school then put them all together. The mural was exhibited at National Geogrphic Explorer's Hall, a nursing home, a prison, other school districts and the Children's Museum of Washington, D.C. It currently resides in the library of Warrenton Junior High iin Warrenton." Fauquier County, VA, USA Previous Next

< Back Inner Landscapes of Hamilton Elementary These Inner Landscapes were made in Hamilton Elementary School in Novato, California - a school that is 85% free and reduced lunch. The arts integration project involves writing, mind-mapping, design thinking, drawing, painting, poetry and speaking. Through Create Peace Project, Lili Lopez and Laurie Marshall co-facilitated the creation of 85 Inner Landscapes funded by the Sausalito Arts Festival Foundation's Artists Teaching Art. Previous Next

8e7d2616-e65f-4095-9955-c3d296d78a6c Back to Gallery Mural # 25 Diversity Glass Singing Tree 1/1 The Diversity Glass Singing Tree. More than 300 people contributed to this project, which represents the strength of our community derived from its diversity. Lead artist: Deborah Palmer Date: July 16, 2014 Facilitator: Debra DeLap Palmer Partners: Mid Atlantic Chapter International Society of Arboriculture, MAC ISA Location: Morgantown, WV, USA Previous Next

863a04b8-df31-4939-b109-094ac4b34511 Back to Gallery Mural # 59 Oak Singing Tree™ of Service 1/1 The Oak Singing Tree of Service, created with George Washington University's leadership certificate program. I honor the brave members of our government agencies who care so much about the Common Good. Thank you, Ina Gjikondi-Cecchetto, for this opportunity. Thank you, Clover Weisgerber, daughter of Aron Weisgerber, for your assistance. Date: December 16, 2017 Facilitator: Laurie Marshall Partners: George Washington University Location: 2121 I St NW, Washington, DC 20052, USA Previous Next

a56500d2-8044-4cdf-ba5b-6832d6f2f5c3 < Back The Youth of Rappahannock 1/1 45 Art students from Rappahannock County High School in Washington, Virginia, helped to make this celebration of young people, using acrylic paint on wood. The entire public school system of Rappahannock is made up of 1000 children. The older students went down to the elementary school and photographed a child from each class, chosen by the teacher, to also be included on the mural. There are 68 portraits all together. The painting is outside on Rt. 211 highway in front of the Rappahannock County School Board. The project was funded by a grant from the Headwaters Foundation. Rappahannock County, VA, USA Previous Next

e071d78e-0a55-4101-a3e9-857ba2863091 Back to Gallery Mural # 84 Mango Singing Tree of Peace 1/1 Lynn Chittick , brings the Singing Tree experience to the children of Pakistan. They are connected to 20,000 Peace Leaders from 52 countries making a forest of collaborative murals. The whole world is invited to create together. Date: January 21, 2020 Facilitator: Laurie Marshall and Lili Lopez Partners: Torch Seeds Location: Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh, Pakistan Previous Next

719ad0a1-5282-4aaf-b112-1175944b8f59 Back to Gallery Mural # 146 The Sea Grape Singing Tree of Goodwill 1/1 Made with seniors from Five Star Senior Living. Date: Facilitator: De Palazzo Partners: Five Star Senior Living Location: Pompano Beach, FL, USA Previous Next

89afbc26-2f46-4c30-bfff-f9db51c00996 Back to Gallery Mural # 129 The Kenyan Singing Tree of Hope That Through All Her Pain, the Motherland Will Continue to Support Life 1/1 The Kenyan Singing Tree of Hope That Through all of her Pain the Motherland Continues to Support Life was a collaboration between educators and students in Kenya, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, and an important part of the Cultures of Innovation 2023 Fulbright Hays Group Project Abroad.The facilitators in the US included Nanci Goldberg, Detria Dixon, Erica Shadowsong, Nina Unitas, Ashanti York, and Beth Boza, and of course our catalyst Maureen Porter. Each played pivotal roles in the conception, process, and completion of this particular Singing Tree project both at home and abroad. Adam Masava and his artists from the Mukuru Art Collective in Nairobi, Kenya brainstormed the start of the painting and imbued it full of symbolic meaning. Mt. Kilimanjaro overlooks two African fig trees. One is bursting with life, rooted in love and care for the earth. The other has been deliberately harmed by human’s inattention to global concerns. Yet, as it falls the healthy tree catches and supports it. The hands holding a new seed show new hope for the future. The leaves on the trees and ground were created by school children in Limuru, Nairobi, Eldoret, and other areas of Southwestern Kenya. Each student decorated their leaf with their favorite word in Swahili, an image of something important to them, or a thing they appreciate in nature. The leaves were brought back to the US and added to the mural. The number of students in Kenya who helped with this step of the process cannot be fully estimated, as so very many of them made multiple leaves at each stop of our journey. They were so delighted and excited to use their creativity! Upon returning from Kenya, students at Hilliard Darby High School in central Ohio continued to add to the mural. Darby students then made the addition of the unlimited potential symbolized in the universe as the border, and the flowing waters of a river and animal life throughout. Darby’s Heritage Speakers’ course added stars in the night sky filled with words of empowerment in their native language (predominantly Spanish), Kiswahili, and English. In total, over 50 students at Darby High School helped with various steps during this stage of the project. The Kenyan Singing Tree of Hope That Through all of her Pain the Motherland Continues to Support Life was displayed at the Hilliard Arts Council from April 19-May 15, as part of a gallery show including artwork students created with Adam Masava during his visit to our school. The Singing Tree was the centerpiece of the exhibition, and was enjoyed but the public that came to the show opening and throughout the month it was displayed. “How amazing is it that I am helping with a painting that began halfway around the world? How cool is it that we are sharing problems and solutions and even paint with people we have not met but would be our friends?” -Maddie Movshin, student (she painted the zebra) “I think the Singing Tree provides such a wonderful format for creating a mural with many people. From the shared imagery of natural subjects such as trees, the heavens, and the earth…to the symbolic nature we each bring to these images, it is a painting that celebrates our similarities, uniqueness, and a hope for our communities.” "I loved working with each of our groups in Kenya. Adam and his artists from the Mukuru Collective brought such insight to the symbolism of the base of the piece. They each added to it in theme and with their paint brushes. Their enthusiasm while painting was infectious and my hands itched to jump right in there with them. That same infectious enthusiasm followed through each stop as students and teachers helped us create leaves, animals, and stars to add to the mural. There were so many smiling faces, excited talk, and much sharing with each other what was being drawn. The students who helped carefully and thoughtfully picked their words and images, and were eager to share with each of us. I met many girls at Kakenya’s Center of Excellence who drew their futures as doctors and environmentalists. We learned about primary school students favorite heroes and animals. Working on this project allowed us to get to know one another in the way creating art together does, quickly, easily and with meaning." - Beth Boza Date: December 31, 2023 Facilitator: Dr. Maureen Porter Partners: Makuru Collective St. Paul School Kakenya’s Dream Location: Mchumbi Road, Nairobi, Kenya Previous Next

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7518243f-3963-45c8-a2ae-86c9c418a5d1 Back to Gallery Mural # 41 The Singing Tree of What Truly Matters 1/1 Singing Tree of What Truly Matters, hosted by Aimée Lyndon-Adams and Karen Halseth, strengthened, clarified and amplified the power of Feminine Leadership. The Developing Alliances for Extraordinary Women happens the last Tuesday of every month in Santa Rosa. Instead of birds flying to the tree, Aimee and Karen wanted butterflies. "Butterfly is is the essence and embodiment of the Divine Feminine. She teaches grace, tenderness, awareness and energy of another way of being. Butterfly is the embodiment of spiritual growth and transcendence perhaps more than any other life form on earth, because of its transformation from caterpillar to butterfly. The purpose of the life of every butterfly is to set everything aside and to embrace an entirely new way of being. The butterfly totem is here to guide us on this journey of freedom, freedom from the past through the ascension process of becoming our higher self." Date: February 28, 2016 Facilitator: Laurie Marshall Partners: Developing Alliances for Extraordinary Women Location: Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Previous Next

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44240ad1-7abc-46f4-8376-8562025a2b81 < Back Novato High Garden Mural 1/1 Novato High Garden Mural Novato, CA, USA Previous Next

6b359ec9-4d74-425c-b376-3616a043695c Back to Gallery Mural # 95 Banyan Singing Tree of Living Wisdom 1/1 Living Wisdom Middle and High School students design and paint The Banyan Singing Tree with their amazing principal, Kshama Kellogg. Date: April 10, 2021 Facilitator: Laurie Marshall Partners: Living Wisdom School Location: Palo Alto, CA, USA Previous Next

8efb1c9c-6632-4a80-9f0b-98db5b0d9299 < Back Rise and Shine - Awakening Heart to Heart 1/1 This 10’ diameter paper wall mural was co-created by over 100 women & children of the Elgin community. The collective mural was co-created over the course of an eight days Red Tent event celebrating the power of community, including a 100 piece art exhibit curated by Kathleen Brigidina. Some of the other events held during this Creative Collaboration were a local farm food luncheon, community drum circle, sound healing and massage offerings. A film called “The Red Tent” was shown with live comments by the movie producer. Facilitated by Singing Tree Facilitator Kathleen Brigidina Partners: Elgin ArtSpace Gallery S Spring St, Elgin, IL, USA Previous Next