” Over the span of my career, including the Vernon Mural Project, the support of the Government of Canada, has given me the opportunity to lead thousands of youth through community Wayfinder art based projects, that have helped youth gain employment, learn trade, and employment foundation skills that have led these youth to strong life paths. Community art is the thread that ties us all together, bringing people, place and planet to a common ground and path. The youth of today are the

future, and the artful thinking they share with us, will be the bright path of a diverse and strong Canada for the next 150 years.” – Michelle Loughery, Master Muralist and Art Educator