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David Fichter is a visual artist who has created community murals and mosaics around the country for over 30 years in schools, libraries, health centers, universities, and other public spaces. The murals are colorful, figurative, and lively, often exploring themes of local history, multiculturalism, and natural environments. He is also a teaching artist who has worked in over 200 public and private schools as an artist in resident. During these residencies, students of all ages have learned to design and paint permanent murals that relate to their school culture, history or curriculum. In many cases, the entire school community participates in creating the mural. A highly visible example of the work with students is the Mystic River Mural Project in Somerville, MA, which was begun in 1996. This ongoing mural project combines art and science learning, since high school students explore the flora, fauna, and history of the watershed every summer and then bring it to life on the walls of their commu
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Artist / Creative (Individual)
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Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship
Year Founded:
1985
Institution/Business Type:
Artist / Creative (Individual)
Legal Status:
Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship
Year Founded:
1985
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Visual/Crafts - PaintingAdditional Disciplines:
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Somerville Arts Council
State: MADate: 7/2010Activity: Creation of a work of art (including commissions)Email: GJenkins@somervillema.govPhone: 617-625-6600
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$375 - $450Ages Served:
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$375 - $450