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2020 SHINE Mural Festival - Artist: Alex Yanes

Johns Hopkins Middle School Artists on a New SHINE Corner Canvas

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Cheers to the teachers and students of Johns Hopkins Middle School for the beautiful new artwork now decorating the Traffic Signal Box at 7th Avenue S. and 16th Street S., across the street from the school.

The Corner Canvas project is a SHINE Mural Program, creatively produced by Chad Mize of MIZE Gallery.

Find out more about Arts for Complete Education here.

 

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