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\"\"On Sunday, April 30th, a well-attended community mural experience took place in recognition of the South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (SMCRA) and the historic Marshall Williamson community. \u00a0 ArtSouth, a non-profit corporation, the SMCRA,\u00a0 Unconventional, a local art agency, and the Dadeland Apple Store teamed up to design and create a mural masterpiece depicting the neighborhood identity.<\/p>\n

Students from ArtSouth\u2019s after school program painting Baghead\u2019s custom mural with volunteers from the Apple Store at Dadeland Mall.<\/p><\/div>\n

Unconventional founder Jordan B. Magid noted that the organization \u201cproduces interactive art that strengthens human relationships, inspires citizenship and beautifies local neighborhoods.\u00a0 We envision a world where artists take action as civic leaders and social change-makers. Our mission is to generate sustainable business investments in socially responsible artwork.\u201d<\/p>\n

Their role in this initiative was to fully produce the day of service so that Apple\u2019s Dadeland employees could connect intimately with a Miami neighborhood in need of revitalization.\u00a0 The Unconventional team identified and selected the nonprofit beneficiary, ArtSouth.\u00a0 They also helped select the artist, Baghead, and the neighborhood, South Miami\u2019s Community Redevelopment Agency. The team worked with the artist and local community representatives to design a piece of high quality art that is meaningful for local residents.<\/p>\n

The mural was designed by Unconventional artists and executed by their Managing Partner, Jordan B. Magid and ArtSouth Board Chair, Janis Klein Young.\u00a0 The mural focal point is their artist\u2019s rendition of Marshall Williamson, surrounding by symbolic representations of community. ArtSouth was represented by several art students who participate regularly in service learning activities throughout the County. Apple Store provided the artistic labor by offering over 40 employees who not only familiarized themselves with SMCRA, but also were privileged to learn and participate in the historical significance of the mural project.<\/p>\n

Photos courtesy of Unconventional \u00a9 2017<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t