Integrated Arts Academy’s (IAA) long-awaited mural was revealed at Arts Integration Discovery Night!
The massive seven-panel, 28-foot mural depicts students and community members surrounded by plants and animals that are significant to the various cultures and communities that make up the Old North End. Artist Jozie Furchgott Sourdiffe took suggested plants and animals from the community and wove them into the overall design.
“We are so excited to welcome in our community to celebrate this mural and the positive impacts art integration has on student learning and community well-being,” said IAA Principal Mattie Scheidt, who noted that the mural was 18 months in the making.
Principal Scheidt noted that the mural was a community effort, with many individuals suggesting design elements. “One of the things that makes this mural really special is that Jozie was able to take student art that they made as part of their learning and directly integrate that work into the mural, including components from our curriculum. It really makes the mural feel like it serves an even bigger purpose.”
The project was done in partnership with Friends for A_Dog Foundation and was made possible by grants from Vermont Federal Credit Union, Vermont Historical Society’s Lost Mural Project, North Country Credit Union, and Pomerleau Real Estate. Thank you again to artist Jozie Furchgott Sourdiffe for helping us make this a reality!
Thank you WPTZ for joining us! Check out their story below and the full speech!
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