If you haven’t noticed the mural that has been in progress at the corner of US 1  (Jefferson Davis / Cowardin) and Hull St. you were probably trying to avoid getting in an accident. This mural project is the brainchild of muralist Curtis Gutierrez, formerly of Los Angeles, Art 180 and some support from the City of Richmond. Dan Duckleman, the owner of what used to be Clay’s Books has graciously donated the space. Check out this video on El Arbol de la Vida.

Students at Broad Rock Elementary are participating in the “Change for a Ten” project sponsored by Art 180.

Art 180 is a non-profit organization that runs after-school art programs for at-risk students in Richmond. The project, “Change for a Ten,” is raising money and awareness to help keep these after school programs going. To participate, Art 180 is asking you to submit a $10 donation and art representing changes you’d like to see in the community. You may use any medium such as paint, pen and ink, pencil, collage, etc., as long as it is the size of a dollar. If you’re as bad at drawing as I am, don’t worry, they even have a template.

Currently, they are displaying art made by students at Broad Rock Elementary. If you think those guys are just drawing crayons between the lines then check this out:

Ellie Gompert, Dirty Money

For more information and to see more art by students at Broad Rock Elementary, click here or go to the main Art 180 site.