Carson City’s Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada unveils new mural by artist Zet Gold
A new mural has been unveiled in Carson City at the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada by artist-in-residence Zet Gold, who is based from Las Vegas. The Nevada Art Council commissioned the mural for the club, which was finished in a week along with a smaller mural on the windows of the teen center.
“We want to make sure parents feel like this is a safe and fun place to pick up their kids,” said Carson City’s Art Director Mark Salinas, referring to both the new mural as well as the revamp of the entry way, which adds an extra layer of security to the club.
Zet Gold has been in Carson City for about a week, and has participated in many art events around town including Arts Advocacy Day at the legislature last week, and has been giving artist lectures around town and teaching art classes at the Boys and Girls Club.
“I’m so happy I’ve been able to do this, and I’ve been able to work with the kids all week,” said artist Zet Gold. “The energy of being with the kids really helped shape the finished product.”
“She gave a presentation, she taught an art class, she’s been here all week working on the mural but more importantly she’s been walking around the halls talking with the kids,” said the club’s Director Matt Sampson. “It’s been truly amazing.”
“My favorite is the big guy because I like the bird on his shirt and I like his shirt,” said Cody, a member of the club who was one of the first children to see the completed mural.
“They’re so cute,” added Mason, another club member.
Graham, one of the teen center members who helped with the teen center mural, said: “I learned from Zet that there are a ton of different types of art, and you can learn more about art from yourself.”
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