Dragonfly Community Mural Project - Year 2

Dragonfly Art Studio is a Santa Fe based art facility for youth ages 5 to 15. Every summer we welcome hundreds of youth in weekly summer camps that explore a unique theme each session ranging from printmaking, sketching and painting, to sculpture, music, cultural/folk art forms, pop culture, and many others.

Last year we had huge success with our group of 30+ youth exploring the theme of "Street Arts" as we created a collaborative mural with support and guidance from professional muralists. The project was a big success and the kids had a great experience.

We received permission to mural a second HUGE wall in the same alleyway this summer. The wall is along a highly trafficked alleyway that connects Santa Cruz Street with Santa Rosa Drive. The space is nearly 200 feet long and about 8 feet high. During our Street Arts week, we will invite the kids and our experienced muralist - Pablo Ancona - to create the design and begin painting. Other artists and community members will have the opportunity to contribute to help complete the painting.

 

We're so excited to help beautify the neighborhood and for the work of the youth to be represented - but we need your help. We need to cover the cost of supplies and funds to pay for paint and other materials and to support our muralist who is so generous in taking on this big project. Any funds remaining after everything is covered will go to the Mikey Rae Scholarship Fund for youth to attend summer art camps and workshops throughout the year.

Below are some images from last year.

Our professional artists first prepared the wall with a background where the kids could overlay their images. Pictured here are Pete Gardini, Gary Myers, and Pablo Ancona.

Then the kids added their images.

To everyone who supported us last year - thank you! And to all who will help make this year happen - thanks in advance for your support!

All your support is beneficial… We welcome your donations, invite you to share this fundraiser page, and appreciate all ways to help this opportunity and vision come to fruition. 

Thanks!