We are so excited to be working with Sandra Jacobs, the original artist of the beautiful art on the side of the Woodland Community Center, on a restoration project of the mural. Jill Whitten, art conservation specialist, is also providing input and advice.

Sandra was part of the educational department at MFA, and she created the murals in Woodland Park and Hartman Park on Houston’s east side. The children in HPARD’s Summer Enrichment Program at Woodland Park were all given the opportunity to be involved in the art project. Nine of the kids (ages 6 to teens) were more serious about painting and worked on the mural. Sandra selected the theme representing how one’s life ambition begins with a seed and grows with knowledge to accomplish one’s career goal.

Each child painted their own area representing their career goal (sports, medicine, astronaut, lawyer, etc.). The painting was done in the craft room with the 3 panels placed on the floor or leaning up against the wall. HPARD installed the mural. The City of Houston funded the project which took 2 weeks to complete.

We will be looking for 2-3 volunteers to help with the restoration, timing of which is to be determined. Please contact FWP Board Secretary Louise Moss for more information.