The San Lorenzo River is the natural artery on which downtown Santa Cruz was built. Today, the river is a transportation corridor, recreational haven and fish and wildlife habitat. On Monday May 9th 83 students from Mission Hill Middle School installed 52 glass mosaic tiles showcasing plants and animals of the San Lorenzo River Watershed. Facilitated by public artist and teacher Kathleen Crocetti and Nancy Howels, the tiles were designed and fabricated by the students, as part of a multidisciplinary unit of study on the San Lorenzo River. A list of species and artists can be viewed here. Video of the installation can be viewed here.
Community
1111 Soquel Ave Mural
3,224 tiles, 600 pounds of glass, 539 onsite volunteer hours and 11 participating schools were brought together by lead artist Kathleen Crocetti to create this community mosaic mural. Commissioned through the City Matching Grant Mural Program. Thanks to the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County, Rinaldi Tile, Penny Waller and Howard Watts for making this project possible.
