FRANKLIN, LUMBERTON, NEW BERN Location Multipurpose Juvenile Homes, Resident Dining Area Artist Charlie Newton with assistance from group home residents Biography Newton received a BA degree from the University of Tennessee and a Master's degree in painting from Old Dominion University. He has worked as artist-in-residence in Tennessee public schools and housing projects, and his work has been exhibited throughout the United States. Title, date New Bridge (Franklin); Education (Lumberton); Decisions (New Bern), 1993 Artwork, media Murals, acrylic on wallboard

Project Description The artist worked with residents of the three facilities to create murals for public areas of each home. During the time he spent with the students he taught them the history of mural painting and worked with them to develop a theme and imagery for the murals. Themes such as oceans or a mountainous terrain symbolize the students' energy and a calm, hopeful outlook. Pre-selection panel Walter Davis, assistant director, African-American Cultural Center, NCSU; Barbara Braveboy-Locklear, specialist, Native American Art and Culture; Cici Stevens, artist; Steven Schuster, architect, Clearscapes Architecture; Ken Foster, assistant director for Community Services, Department of Human Resources Division of Youth Services.