New Mural Will Promote Reading In SouthEast Charlotte

December 13, 2023

Deeandra Michel,

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. –As part of Read Charlotte’s efforts to spread the Read Together message far and wide, a new project is underway this week in southeast Charlotte: a mural celebrating the joy of reading.

The artwork for the mural was inspired by third grade students at Oakhurst STEAM Academy, who worked with their art teacher, Justin Earp, to dream up illustrations of what reading looks like through their eyes. Muralist Scott Nurkin of The Mural Shop visited the school in the fall to kick off the project, and to share with the students about his creative process and work.

The mural is being created on the side of the Morris Costumes building on Monroe Road. (Morris Costumes, 4300 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205)

Read Charlotte invites the community to stop by over the holidays to take photos and share them on social media using the hashtag #ReadTogetherCLT.

This project is commissioned by Read Charlotte and created by The Mural Shop. It is expected to be complete by Friday, Dec. 15. For more information on the collaborative Read Together initiative, visit ReadTogetherCLT.org.