Although the community mural in Chimachoy is not yet finished, I’m
already looking for sponsors for near-future projects. Especially now that the
weather is not really collaborating (it seems that the rainy season finally
made its entrance for real), it would be nice to have sponsorships lined up for
a few smaller indoor murals. And options there are plenty! On top of the wish
list are three murals for the Brillo deSol Educational Centre. This incredible project near Antigua Guatemala offers personalized education
to all kinds of special needs kids. I already painted a mural in the stairway
and one of kittens for the Gatitos
first-graders, but now the older kids want murals too. The “Universe” kids (Grade
1) asked specifically for a mural of Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night. Way cool! The kids from El Bosque want a jungle, obviously; and then there’s the oldest
group of kids called Los Científicos (The
Scientists) for which I’m sure we can come up with some nice imagery. Those
murals measure approximately 4 x 2.5 meters and only cost $250 a piece, which
is just $25 per square meter! We’re looking for sponsors for an entire mural,
but partial donations are welcome too.
Near the Acatenango volcano, we’re looking for sponsors for the Las Nubes Daycare and After School
Learning Centre. This project is a bit more ambitious. It will be inspired by Matisse’s
cut-outs and include the entire patio of the centre. The staff will receive an
activity book based on the mural with games and assignments which makes the
mural much more than decoration, but an interactive educational tool too. This project
costs $750 in its entirety, but again, partial donations are welcome too.
And for the Community Mural in Chimachoy we can also use some more
donations! The project is getting a bit out of hand, which means more days of
painting and that means $40 per day for transportation in pick-up truck (the
bus is no option since it leaves Chimachoy at noon). The director of the
elementary school asked for a donation for materials to cover the dirt sidewalk
in front of the mural with cement, in order to protect it, so there’s that too.
So, any donation will be MUCH appreciated.
And why would you want to sponsor (part of) a mural? Because it’s FUN! It
brightens up the community or school, it will make people proud of their
surroundings and it is a short-term project with a permanent and high impact
result. So donate today and make a bit of a difference in the most colourful
way! :)
You can donate through PayPal using the button on this page or a deposit
(please email for account details).
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