Make Your Mark
May 10, 2018
ARTSConnect of Topeka led a visual movement of ideas through a community-based mural project that drew inspiration from the Brown v. Board decision. Titled "And the Children Shall Lead," the mural incorporates elements from artwork submitted by local youth for the Living the Dream, Inc.'s, annual art contest held in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The mural represents a living example of the Civil Rights movement in action.
The mural is located across the street from the Brown v. Board National Historic Site. Artist Michael Toombs directed the painting of the mural with a team of artists and members of the community.
Humanities Kansas provided a grant for the documentary short film and public programs presented as part of the mural project. Humanities Kansas grants support public humanities programming related to visual arts projects (HK does not support murals or other visual arts projects). Contact Leslie VonHolten, director of grants and outreach, for more information.