2024 Wall Mosaic Project
In the spirit of creating a vibrant space inside and out to inspire the imagination, The Bay School community recently completed a wall mosaic on the theme of "We Love Mathews, Virginia," designed by our very own Virginia Coyle!
The original concept and theme, conceived by Pam Doss, our Executive Director, was then handed over to the children participating in our OpenArts After School program who came up with the ideas for the imagery to be used.
The mosaic was completed after almost five months of community effort and involved a variety of volunteers and Bay School staff to fully realize. A colorful water scene full of sea creatures, sailboats, and lighthouses, wraps the four patio walls with the phrase “We Love Mathews, VA” and now serves as a vibrant point of interest on Main Street for the community and tourists alike.
Volunteers put in more than 60 hours of effort and in addition to individual donations of tiles and broken dishes for the mural, local businesses Doodlebugs and Stewarts Tile and Carpet also donated materials.
Special thanks to all who participated and/or donated materials:
- Shawna Beavers
- Karen Podd
- Allisan Millard and Family
- Peggy Shifflett
- Anne Atkinson
- Michael Swiderski
- Karen and Mike Pittman
- James Coyle
- Stewarts Tile and Carpet
- Doodlebugs
The Beginning Sketches - Wall 1
First Steps in Setting the Mosaic Tiles - Wall 1
August 2 - First Wall Done
October 4, 2024 - Sketching/Tiling Wall 2
October 11, 2024 - Wall 2 Setting the Mosaic
October 18, 2024 - Second wall completed!
Third wall begun!
October 25 - Third Wall Finished!
Fourth Wall Finished
Completed Wall Composite
