FERGUSON, Mo. - Artists are taking to the streets of Ferguson to paint murals on the one year anniversary of the Michael Brown Grand Jury decision.
The murals will be hung on fences around town and will display messages of hope and peace.
After last year's unrest in Ferguson and South St. Louis, you may remember artists painted pieces of plywood that boarded up looted businesses.
Photos from 2014: Local artists painting for peace
Written by Carol Swartout Klein, the book "Painting for Peace in Ferguson" was inspired by all that she saw and captured during these moments.
"It was such an inspirational moment to see so many people coming forward to help the community I grew up in that was in such pain. I knew right then I had to capture the story. This book was created as a tool for parents and teachers to begin the conversation. And not just about the events in Ferguson, but anywhere that children see scary things on the news, which lately seems to be happening with more and more frequency. This book helps children understand that anyone at any age can be a helper."
The artists plan to be out painting Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Anyone is welcome to join.
The Missouri History Museum is selling notecard-sized versions of some of the paintings too. The proceeds from those items will go toward Ferguson.
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