PITTSBURGH \u2014 Pittsburgh Public Schools has launched a multi-year mural initiative to unify school communities.<\/p>\n
\u201cPaint Pittsburgh Proud\u201d is part of the district\u2019s Future-Ready Facilities Plan and is designed to \u201cbring students, families, educators and neighborhoods together during a period of transition,\u201d according to a release.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the Board continues its work and conversations about our Future-Ready Facilities Plan, it is essential that we invest in efforts that bring our communities together,\u201d Superintendent Wayne N. Walters said. \u201cPaint Pittsburgh Proud is an intentional strategy focused on student voice, connection, and community pride. Through it we aim to help schools feel supported and united as we navigate transition thoughtfully and transparently.\u201d<\/p>\n
The initiative is led by Kyle Holbrook, founder and executive artist of the Moving Lives of Kids (MLK) Mural Project, which has accomplished more than 800 murals globally. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis project centers student voice and direct collaboration with educators to create permanent, high-quality public art within Pittsburgh Public Schools,\u201d Holbrook said. \u201cOur goal is to strengthen school culture, engagement, and community pride through work that is educational, collaborative, and lasting.\u201d<\/p>\n
Year One of the project will focus on planning and engagement, with no murals being painted during this phase. The planning year is designed to foster relationships and ensure community involvement, making murals community-owned projects rather than external installations.<\/p>\n
During this planning year, various activities will be conducted, including engaging with staff, students and families at each participating school. Additionally, mural sites will be identified, community stories will be documented and a paid student apprenticeship pipeline will be developed.<\/p>\n
The participating schools for Year One planning are Pittsburgh King PreK-8, Pittsburgh Westinghouse six-12, Pittsburgh Perry nine-12, Pittsburgh Carrick nine-12, Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12, Pittsburgh Arsenal (PreK-five and six-eight), Pittsburgh SciTech six-12, Pittsburgh Sterrett six-8, Pittsburgh Carmalt PreK-8, and Pittsburgh Greenfield PreK-eight. <\/p>\n
Murals are scheduled to begin in the 2026-27 school year. <\/p>\n
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