We urge you to take a drive by the
Union
Building in Downtown Calumet and see the six murals on the side of the
building. Part of a
Community Art Project
sponsored by the
Keweenaw National Historical Park
in partnership with
Keweenaw Krayons, the murals
are the masterpiece of
Project Director, Artist Adria
Simpson and Artist
Clyde Mikkula who both
worked with over 15 local people between the ages of six and 87 in the Fall of
03. Prior to that time, Catalina Oyler, Student Director for Keweenaw
Krayons Traditions Alive Program worked with youth in that program researching
the craftsmen who worked on the building of the Union Building in the late
1800s. Clyde then drew sketches of the craftsmen - they were transposed
onto 6 x 8 ft panels and the fun began.
We've added pictures of the sketches used to make the panels. Cards,
calendars, coloring books, magnets, and more featuring the art coming soon.