New mural on Elm Avenue showcases the history of east Waco
New Mural in East Waco
and last updated 2020-12-23 10:28:47-05
WACO, TX â There is a new mural in town, and it features art from local talents.
Creative Waco s ARTrenticeship Program consisted of 14 Waco ISD students who worked alongside local artists to create the new mural, Tree of Life.
Artists say the mural aligns with the mission of many upcoming projects in east Waco. It was time to bring some light back into the community, said Tashita Bible, a local artist. Most of the time, you have newcomers and people who come into Waco who do not know the history. It s telling the stories of residents, such as the Harvey family, Dorris Miller. So you have rich history and storylines up here, said Vincent Thomas, the lead artist.
December and the end of the year bring a time of wish lists: kidsâ lists for Santa, community organizationsâ lists for donations and other support that arrives during a season of giving.
For arts organizations, the final month of the pandemic year of 2020 sees a situation like few others with budgets upended by the loss of performances, event attendance and fundraisers. Add to that the prospect of a continued status quo into the starting months of 2021 and that wish list becomes a needs list in many ways.
In Waco, belt tightening and patronsâ generosity has kept some of the larger arts organizations afloat as they close one year and start another, but a common thread when asked for community help starts with M â money and manpower.
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