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Local artist given go-ahead to pursue large mural for Mendon meeting room
Summary
Artist Micheal LeFevre presented a proposal to create a 7x14-foot linen mural depicting Mendon heritage; the mayor and council encouraged him to move forward and to seek funding and local guidance.
Mendon — A local artist was encouraged by the Mendon City Council on Feb. 12 to develop a mural proposal celebrating the city’s heritage.
Micheal LeFevre, 21, described training under regional artists and proposed a framed linen mural roughly 7 feet by 14 feet portraying the life and ministry of Jesus and an earlier May Day celebration; he estimated the work would take about six months to complete and requested council approval to proceed and assistance in locating funding. Mayor Buist suggested citizens who could advise the artist and the council expressed support for LeFevre moving forward.
No formal funding commitment or contract was approved at the meeting; the minutes record the council’s favorable reception and suggestions for local contacts to advise on funding and display options.
