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MARQUETTE -- Artists in Excellence will host a mural-opening celebration from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern time Friday at 228 W. Washington St. in Marquette.
There will be finger foods and a potluck from 6 to 6:30 p.m., with recognition and students awards starting at 6:30 p.m.
The Community Foundation of Marquette County operates from a centrally located office space in Marquette, with affiliates in Big Bay, Gwinn, Ishpeming and Negaunee. While the office location provides access for residents across the region, a wall in the adjacent parking lot owned by Highbridge Property Management presented an opportunity for creative community engagement, the foundation said in a news release.
The foundation worked with Artists in Excellence, inviting them to imagine something bigger than paint on concrete. The artists came with sketches, stories and color -- ideas shaped by the community itself. Students chose a theme of “Reciprocity.” A beautiful mural project is the result.
They offered more than just space -- they entrusted the next generation to shape a visible piece of their property's identity. Midway Rentals stepped in with practical support, donating scaffolding and storage, turning what could have been a logistical barrier into a shared investment.
As the mural took form, so did connections -- between students and among these partners who each played a role. This mural project underscores the community foundation's ongoing commitment to fostering collaboration, supporting the arts and enhancing shared community spaces.
For more information about the Community Foundation of Marquette County, call 906-226-7666 or go to www.cfofmc.org.