Dan Smith
NRCC students brighten up downtown Pulaski > Art students at New River Community College were recently involved in a special community outdoor mural painting project. Under the guidance of NRCC art professor Tammy Parks, students spent eight days working on the bright, imaginative forest mural that covers a large portion of an outdoor brick wall in downtown Pulaski. Parks incorporated the mural project into her students’ curriculum for the fall semester. Through their work, students have learned the process of mural painting from preparation to design to installation. Parks’ two-dimensional design, three-
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dimensional design, and painting classes all worked on the project. “It allows us to really concentrate on contrast and composition,” said Parks. Through the art project, students have had the opportunity to not only visit the downtown Pulaski area but also to get to know and collaborate with some community volunteers. “Students thrive when they are placed out in the community,” said Parks. Community members will also have the chance to get involved in painting. The mural can be viewed off Main Street in Pulaski at the Count’s Crossing pocket park. Funding for the project was provided through a state grant obtained by the Pulaski On Main organization, where Parks is also a volunteer.
