The back wall of the Alhambra Theatre is turning into a canvas of color and history— thanks to the Pennyroyal Arts Council’s mural art camp.
click to download audioThe murals are more than just summer fun — they’re connected to the council’s Jazz on Stage series and the city’s roots in the Chitlin Circuit, a historic network of performance venues for Black musicians in the Jim Crow era.
Professional artist Paula Gieseke says the mural camp gave students a new scale to work on — and a new sense of pride.
click to download audioThe young artists worked downstairs in the green room — the same space where performers prepare for shows.
click to download audioSome of the students were labeled gifted and talented. Others were private students or brand-new faces — but all left their mark.
click to download audioWith community support from groups like the Rotary Club and the 100 Women Who Care, the camp offered scholarships and filled every seat.
click to download audioAs the painted panels go up behind the theater, they reflect more than music and art — they reflect the joy of learning, teamwork, and shared history.
click to download audioAt the Alhambra Theatre in downtown Hopkinsville — the kids have left their signature. Literally.
