Click on the link below to read a Missoulian article written by Gwen Florio published in the November 30th, 2012 edition reporting on an anti-meth art project at Hellgate High School.
Hellgate students decorate graffiti mural with anti-meth message
The subtitle reads, "Graffiti artist, students create mural to educate others about the dangers of meth use'
This artwork joins the artwork done by a previous generation that is displayed on a wall at Hellgate. Some teachers A few years ago were rummaging in a not-so-used area (msw forgot where) and found many pieces of art created by students in the 1940's. These pictures were framed and are now displayed. The historical aspect of the pictures is amazing.
So, too, will this latest piece of artwork become historical at a certain point in time.
When discussing Hellgate High School with my sister-in-law, a Hellgate alum from the 60's, she said she was disappointed that many of the murals which students had previously painted in the halls had been painted over.
Student artwork becomes more valuable with time - (as do our neighborhood schools - msw had to insert this!) - therefore, if school officials decide to remove it, it would behoove them to somehow save the artwork. It is my understanding that a mural can be saved, however, I'm not sure about this.
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