(Harbin Clinic media release):
Harbin Clinic, in partnership with Rome Mural CoLab and the YMCA of Rome and Floyd County, is proud to announce the winners of the CARE Mural art competition. Students throughout Rome and Floyd County were invited to submit artwork using health and vitality as inspiration. The project’s goal is to foster important and inclusive conversations about health and wellness through artistic expression. Led by Rome Mural CoLab owners Ellie Borromeo and Xaivier Ringer, a panel of judges chose 20 winners from more than 1000 inspiring entries.
The CARE Mural Art Contest winners are:
Allie Grace Dempsey, Armuchee Elementary
Samantha Everett, Armuchee Elementary
Payton Grimes, Armuchee Elementary
Chloe Hakala, Armuchee High School
Ivey O’Neal, Armuchee High School
Cori Wagner, Armuchee High School
Addie Kate Cox, Darlington School
Diana Romero, Elm Street Elementary
Katie Tang, Elm Street Elementary
Ghenesis Whitker, Elm Street Elementary
Luis Garcia, Garden Lakes Elementary
Victoria Pizano, Garden Lakes Elementary
Baylee Shaffer, Garden Lakes Elementary
Ezra Bledsoe, Glenwood Primary
Greta Garrett, Johnson Elementary
Jacob Hullander, Johnson Elementary
Caedmon Burnett, Pepperell Middle
Joe Falcitelli, Unity Christian School
Sara Lopez, Unity Christian School
Kennedy Rayburn, Unity Christian School
“We were very pleased with the number of submissions, the details, and the skill shown in the artwork,” says Xaivier Ringer and Ellie Borromeo, owners of Rome Mural CoLab. “It was not easy to narrow it down, as we were inspired by all of the pieces and enjoyed the unique perspectives. We salute all the participants for a job well done.”
Serving as inspiration, the winners’ artwork will adorn the walls of the YMCA basketball gym and will be a motivating and energizing backdrop for athletes for years to come.
To engage the community in this exciting mural, join Rome Mural CoLab, Harbin Clinic and the Y on the following dates to participate in the community paint days.
Tuesday, July 6: 1-4 pm
Saturday, July 10: 11 am-1:30 pm
Tuesday, July 13: 1-4 pm
Thursday, July 15: 1-4 pm
Thursday, July 22: 1-4 pm
Saturday, July 24: 11 am-1:30 pm
Tuesday, July 27: 11 am-1:30 pm
Saturday, July 31: 11 am-1:30 pm
For more information and to register for the community paint days, visit https://app.planhero.com/gatherings/9141-the-care-mural-community-paint-days.