Magic Creation Mural - Creative Placemaking
Magic Creation Mural
Artists: Lorena Castaneda, assisted by Prodigy® Cultural Arts Program Instructors, Youth & Parents
Year: 2023
Location: Mort Park & Community Center – 1815 E 148th Ave, Lutz, FL 33549
About: In 2023, the Mort Park & Community Center Magic Creation mural became a captivating testament to community creativity, symbolizing unity and limitless potential. Led by artist and Prodigy® Cultural Arts Program Instructor, Lorena Castaneda, the project invited everyone to step into a world where imagination knows no bounds.
Enthusiastic young artists from Prodigy® left an indelible mark, while Prodigy® Moves parents fostered collaboration beyond art. Their involvement inspired a community-wide ripple effect, as adults, alongside youth, embraced their artistic abilities and proved creativity transcends age.
The mural stands as a visual and tangible testament to the enchanting magic that happens when a community unites in creative pursuit.