What was once a standard emergency supply container is now a vibrant work of art, thanks to the Cargo to Canvas project, a district initiative that blends creativity, place-based learning, and community pride. Four schools took part, and each worked with professional artists to design and paint their own mural.
At one school, students set out on nature walks to observe the local ecosystem before creating silhouettes of plants and animals for the final mural. Another school collaborated with two artists to guide the process from start to finish, using shared values and school culture as the foundation for their design.
With guidance from district staff and professional artists, each mural took shape as a reflection of community and place. Now complete, these containers stand as lasting reminders of the creativity, collaboration and local connection that brought them to life.
