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A promotional flyer for an event at the James A. Henry Building features text details, two black-and-white historical portraits, and a partial photo of a brick building.

Grantee Address:
1814 Wheeler Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37406

Grant Amount: $8,000

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Artistic Disciplines: Lifelong Learning, Visual Arts

Outcomes: Access & Equity, Cultural Center Development, Spaces or Assets Activation

Region: East Tennessee

Fiscal Year: 2022

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The Living Mural

SPLASH engaged youth in the Westside Community of Chattanooga through artistic expressions of cultural identity centered around the historic James A. Henry building. Students painted portraits of former students and faculty, which were later exhibited to the public, reinforcing the neighborhood’s deep educational legacy. The project elevated local voices and celebrated overlooked histories while advocating for the preservation of the Henry building as a youth arts center.