What Makes You Happy?

This question is the inspiration for the newest mural going up at Carson Elementary STEAM Magnet in Linda Vista. Students responded to the prompt by creating images that bring joy to their lives, which were then used as the subject of the mural. The art piece is part of an ongoing partnership the school has with the ArtReach organization. ArtReach’s mission is to bring art to the lives of children by having students work with local artists on school campuses throughout the county. 

In creating the mural, younger students were given different pre-cut out shapes inspired by their drawings while older students used scissors and collaged objects they love- rockets, robots, flowers, fruit, birds, sailboats, etc. 

The ArtReach artists then took all of their individual collaged paper images and arranged them to get the final mural design! Students then worked with the ArtReach team to paint the mural. 

When the mural is complete, parents and community will be invited to attend a grand unveiling; a celebration of the joy of art! 

To learn more about Carson Elementary, please visit: www.sandiegounified.org/carson 

To learn more about ArtReach’s mural project visit: https://www.artreachsandiego.org/programs/murals/