WELCOME MURAL

Tamara Haase has begun work on the first mural project for Monticello in a promotion by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) . The alley beside City Hall may be closed to vehicle traffic periodically as Ms. Haase works on the project. The welcome mural is the first of several murals planned, and Ms. Haase’s rendering has been approved by the DDA. In presenting her design to authority members, she said inclusion of commonly known facets of the community were important as residents may identify but tourists may not readily know. She anticipates the process taking between four to six weeks working five days a week. Parking should not be a problem as space will only be needed for her van and a lift. The Art Alley project was selected to be featured on the Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail and that the Commerce Mural, that will be featured on the Bank of Monticello Operations Building, has received grant funding. Work is continuing on the planning of the other murals.