Art Yard: Middle School Artists Continue to Transform Walls

I was browsing through some old photos today and came across one from 2007, the year we started painting murals on the Art Yard, a former visually neglected court yard at Middleton Middle School.

I will never forget how James, a very enthusiastic 8th grade student would arrive eager to paint murals dressed in his one piece khaki coveralls. He was 100% committed to the project. James contributed to the large black painted circle, the beginning of our Art Yard vision.

Now several years later, the Art Yard continues to be transformed into an ever changing work of art. Each year new students add their own mark to the walls. The following photos documents the work done this past Sept/Oct of 2013.

 The students working on the Burger shop added western-style elements to the facade.

The Candy Land saw an enormous face lift after students added purple shading to the letters, two cats, and some condiment containers.

Students working on Retro Reels added a theatre entrance and a popcorn machine.

The Flower Shop was adorned with pots of flowers, birds, and a multitude of flower decorations in the window and on the door.

MMS art students have been working on the Art Yard mural for almost seven years now. It will be exciting to see what transformation will occur in the years to come.

If you are ever in the area, stop by and see the Art Yard in person. It is located on the West side of Annex A.