Environmental Design Group (Arrowstreet’s non-profit affiliate) worked with Little Folks Day Care, a non-profit early childhood daycare center in East Boston, to revitalize the underutilized outdoor space into a brand-new play area. Part of the redesign included a hand-painted mural on the back wall to anchor the space. The mural is also visible from the street, adding vibrancy to the surrounding area.
The mural process began with sketching and collaboration with the daycare’s executive director to capture their vision of a playful, welcoming, and imaginative space for children. After developing and refining design sketches with staff input, the walls were prepped and primed.
Painting was completed in stages, starting with chalk outlines, then base colors, detailed elements, and final touches to bring the design to life. On the second day of painting, we invited children, staff, and volunteers to join in, making the mural process even more special.
Once complete, final refinements were made, and a protective sealant was applied to ensure longevity. The finished mural was the final touch in transforming the space into a vibrant and engaging atmosphere for both staff and children to enjoy.
The project was made possible through a generous grant from CEDAC’s Children’s Investment Fund, along with the collaborative efforts of Copley Wolff, Nitsch Engineering, Redgate, and Suffolk Construction.
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