A new mural inspired by the voices of the Howell community is about to transform the Thai Cafe wall across from the Livingston County Courthouse, and now the community has an opportunity to become part of the founding story behind ART Doing Good.
The Rotary Club of Howell has announced a $5,000 matching gift campaign for ART Doing Good, doubling every donation made over the next two weeks.
The mural is part of an ongoing series of community-inspired public art installations planned throughout Downtown Howell. Each piece will be shaped by public input and created by different artists, with the goal of sharing local stories, welcoming visitors, and connecting people to nonprofits, events, and ways to get involved in the community.
“Community Voices. Public Art. Real Connection. That’s what ART Doing Good is all about,” said Susan Pominville, founder of ART Doing Good.
“This mural began with stories, memories, favorite places, and ideas shared by people throughout the community. Watching those voices turn into something people will soon see on the wall has been really meaningful.”
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Along with the mural installation, ART Doing Good is creating a commemorative book documenting the project and the community voices behind it. This week, every donor, regardless of gift amount, will be recognized in the book as part of the founding story of ART Doing Good.
The mural will fill the Thai Cafe wall across from the Courthouse and serves as part of a larger vision to bring community-inspired public art throughout Howell. Founding Partner, Rotary Club of Howell, along with Visionary Partners Explore Brighton Howell Area, The City of Howell, Bank of Ann Arbor, and Mugg & Bopps, helped make this project possible.
Additional support has come from the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, Howell Carnegie District Library, Livingston County United Way, and community members throughout Livingston County.
To support the project or learn more, click here.
About ART Doing Good
ART Doing Good is a nonprofit dedicated to using community-inspired art to share stories, increase awareness of local nonprofits and community events, and connect people to meaningful ways to get involved.
