Rotary Club of North Fulton Brings Art to the Greenway
Rotary Club of North Fulton began a project to beautify the Big Creek Greenway in Alpharetta, while also sharing the importance of "Clean Water for All". Club member Richard Matherly's home overlooks the Greenway and he walks the trail often - which led him to envision the idea of bringing art to the Greenway. Local high school students provided the art concepts around the "Clean Water for All" theme and were mentored by a professional muralist. One of the newer members of the club, Thomas Nolfa, played a key role in coordinating the necessary approvals from Fulton County Public Works, City of Alpharetta Parks Recreation & Cultural Services, as well as Alpharetta's Arts Commission. Student artists attended a Design Workshop to fine tune their art concepts and gain an understanding of some of the challenges they would face painting a cylindrical, concrete structure in the elements. Student artists, supported by Rotarians, friends and family members, painted their masterpieces over the course of two weekends. Nine manhole covers were covered in student art and community members provided tremendous support for this worthwhile project. After the work was completed, the Mayor of Alpharetta issued an official Proclamation to Rotary Club of North Fulton and the student artists, to recognize the importance of this project. Rotary Club of North Fulton plans to do a new section of the Greenway each year to create the longest continuous mural trail!