WHO WE ARE
Gray Car Murals is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that's established to bring murals to the city of Trussville, AL. Our goal is to design and install fun and inspiring art throughout the city that everyone can enjoy.
FAMILY
Gray Car is a family effort established by us... Marc & Callie Ward and Marcia Ward. The name is a play of our children's names - Grace (Gray) and Carter (Car).
Callie (Mom) is an Art Specialist for Trussville City Schools at Magnolia Elementary.
Marcia (Nana) is a retired educator from Georgia, an artist, and a member of the Trussville Friends of the Library.
Marc (Dad) owns and operates Film Dog Media - a broadcast video production firm here in Trussville.
Grace is a junior at UAB majoring in Marketing and is a member of the UAB Marching Blazers.
Carter is a junior at Hewitt-Trussville High School and is a member of the Hewitt Marching Band.
$1 = $6
According to American's For The Arts, for every dollar you invest in a city-wide mural project, $6 is generated in revenue for the city. It attracts locals and tourists, improves the landscape, and it boosts property values.
OUR PROCESS
We work closely the with the building's stakeholders to come up with the mural design. We then raise the necessary funds to hire professionals to install our murals.
VOLUNTEER
We welcome civic-minded individuals & organizations to help us with identifying and securing potential mural locations. We are also looking for volunteers to help donate painting supplies, equipment to make the job easier, as well as wall prep, basic painting, and refreshments.
100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE
Your monetary gift will go to the costs of labor and materials for the murals. This donation can be 100% tax deductible. Please check with your tax professional for details.