Local artist Rachel Anne Morris painted a vibrant mural on the side of the West End Center. The mural represents the Roanoke River and the mountain area. She made this mural an interactive project for the center's local youth and families. The project was created to build bonds within the arts community and the youth and families of the West End Center.

About the artist:
Rachel Anne Morris is an artist, poet, and designer from Roanoke, VA. They studied English and Creative Writing at Hollins University, before pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Graphic Design from Virginia Western. They believe that everyone is creative and that is a skill that must be nurtured to grow. Check out their Instagram at: cairnradesign

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The Roanoke Times: Roanoke Artists Hope Murals Inspire Community Change