Elementary students’ artwork to be featured as mural in Murray

MURRAY, Ky. (KBSI) – Three students from Southwest Calloway Elementary School won the Murray Main Street “Mini Murals Project” contest.

Their artwork is now on display in the 500 block of Main Street in Murray. It was recently being painted by Elias Reynolds Art.

In the fall, students ages 5-18 were encouraged to submit colorful and bright custom artwork aligned to the theme “Kindness Matters.”

A mural review committee from Murray Main Street selected the winners.

While all the winners artwork is displayed in the mural, Murray Main Street gave awards for first, second and third place.

Fourth grader Rylan Murphy won $500 for his first place entry.

Third grader Taeshun Frame received $250 for second place.

Third grader Layla Gray took third place and received $100.

Murray Main Street director Deana Wright says the project was funded by an anonymous donor.

“We are so thankful to our anonymous donor for making this project a possibility,” said Wright. “It’s important for us all to remember that ‘Kindness Matters’ and we were thrilled to have over 75 entries in the competition. Congratulations to the three winners! We love what kindness means to you and are happy to share with everyone who visits downtown!”

Mark and Karen Welch, who are both active members of the Murray community, own the lot where the mural is located.