Join in live street painting event at Art of Inclusion's 'Naperville Together' Sept. 26

The Art of Inclusion committee invites the community to the painting of its inaugural piece of inclusive-focused art entitled "Naperville Together" on Saturday, Sept. 26, beginning at 8:30 a.m. on the Naperville Township parking lot, 139 Water St.

The live street painting concept was inspired by Naperville Central sophomore Mia Hernandez. With the support of Art Committee chairs Sophia Forero and Crystle Saylor, a plan was developed by project leads Sangeeta Pande and Julie Kulak.

In addition to the artists above, contributing artists also include Dr. Alicia McCareins, Sarah Knight Adamson, Brand Bobosky, Eddie Bedford, Carolyn Finzer, Mauricio Forero, Rebecca Hernandez, Madeline Lei, Zhuyu Lei, Rich Lo, Tyler Marcus, Victoria May, Evelyn Murillo, Ramya Roddom, Peter Thaddeus, and Sarah Uy.

With a continued focus on bringing Naperville Together, the local community is invited to participate in the artistic process by placing their handprint in the letter N at any time between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

A welcome ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. to thank the sponsors and community leaders for their contributions and efforts resulting in this concept becoming reality. They include Eddie Bedford, and the Naperville Township group. The artists will continue to paint until 4 p.m.

Art of Inclusion's mission is to create public art that reflects the diversity of Naperville and promotes unity and inclusion in our community."

If you are interested in learning more about Art of Inclusion or have questions, visit www.napervilleart.org or contact Sarah K. Adamson at sarahadamson@me.com.