Common Ground's Mural Arts Project is a community outreach program developed in partnership with the Workforce Development Agency to provide a creative and exciting employment activity for Workforce Investment Act eligible youth, ages 14-21, and enhance the environments of area schools and/or social service agencies.

The Mural Arts Project works with area artists and WIA eligible youth to create beautiful and meaningful indoor murals at area schools and/or social service agencies.  Youth participants recieve workplace training and educational experiences on topics such as project planning, budgeting, scheduling, teamwork, communication, collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving -- all while creating meaningful artwork that enhances the environments of the selected sites.

Youth Eligibility:

• Youth ages 14-21
• Must meet requirements as defined by WIA
• Must meet income standards

  To determine eligibilty: Contact the Lorain County Workforce Development Agency:

  Susan Schofield at 440-284-4624 

  After eligibility is verified, contact Common Ground at 440-965-5551 for registration information.

 Registering to Participate:

Youth ages 14-21 who are already connected to the Workforce Development Agency and are interested in participating in the Mural Arts Project, contact Common Ground at 440-965-551 for registration information.

Artists Needed: Common Ground is interested in expanding our cadre of artists working in the Mural Arts Project.  Artists with experience in mural-painting, large scale painting, and working with youth are encouraged to apply.  Send a resume with at least 6 samples of your work to:

Common Ground Mural Arts Project
14240 Baird Road
Oberlin, OH 44074

or email to: grahovac@commongroundcenter.org

The Mural Arts Project is funded by the Workforce Investment Act in coordination with the Lorain County Board of Commissioners, the Lorain County Workforce Development Agency, the Lorain County Investment Board and the Workforce Investment Board Youth Council.