FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — The Barrow Civic Theatre recently teamed up with Franklin High School students and staff, local artists, and historians to curate a historical mural which culminated with the unveiling ceremony on Saturday.
(Photo:The members of The Sheepskin Band portrayed in the mural are (from left) Wes Law, Kale Law, John Lawson, and Ed Lawson. PHOTOS: Captured by Jacob Deemer/EYT.)
Franklin High School art teacher Rachelle Surrena spearheaded the months-long project that aimed to honor “The Sheepskin Band,” a Franklin-based black community band active from 1884 to 1935.
“Making a gigantic mural makes big dreams seem more achievable,” Surrena said. “Something like this, that’s so large and on display larger than life, it makes the dreams in our lives feel more achievable after completing this.”