Cameroon, often referred to as Africa in miniature, boasts a rich natural beauty that remains largely unexplored by many, particularly children from disadvantaged urban backgrounds. While basic environmental education is part of the school curriculum, it is limited and lacks practical, hands-on experiences that allow children to connect with nature. Many urban children, especially those from low-income families, have never encountered a forest or seen wildlife, as their families cannot afford trips to zoos or gardens. The ongoing Anglophone crisis in the southwest region of Cameroon has further exacerbated this disconnect. Fear and anxiety about the forests and wildlife have emerged, as many believe separatist fighters hide in these areas. This has fostered a mindset of suspicion towards nature, causing children who once enjoyed visiting their villages during holidays to remain in urban areas, further distancing themselves from the environment. As a result, interest in environmental conservation and stewardship has diminished. To address these challenges, we aim to combine environmental education, field experiences, indigenous knowledge, and vibrant murals on school campuses to inspire environmental consciousness and promote stewardship among students. Our goal is to empower 1,000 children across ten primary schools in the southwest region, targeting 100 students per school aged 6-15 years. We will begin by educating them about environmental conservation, endangered species, and dispelling the myth that armed individuals inhabit the forests. Following this, we will organize a field trip to the Limbe Botanical Gardens and Zoo, where students will engage directly with nature and learn about endangered species. During the excursion, each group of students will be accompanied by a knowledgeable field guide and a local indigenous person. The field guide will offer insights into the species they observe, while the indigenous person will share cultural stories and discuss potential conservation efforts that the students can participate in as young environmental stewards. Students will be provided with drawing materials to illustrate the species they see during the trip and will later refine their drawings in class. They will then present their work, with awards given to the top five presentations. To ensure that this experience leaves a lasting impression, we will create two striking murals on large walls at each school. These murals will serve as a reminder of their journey and raise awareness among future students about the importance of environmental conservation and stewardship.

looking to do a quick Lets Go Knicks on the side of our restaurant — would want to do it today

Hi, We have an urgent soccer related mural request.

Overview: LPA Dallas has moved to a new studio in Turtle Creek (Dallas,TX), and we are seeking a talented artist or team or artists to provide a mural or series of murals. The mural(s) should connect the sustainability focus of our firm with the vibrant culture of our Dallas team. The art should ignite the imagination and inspire staff and visitors through storytelling. About our Firm: LPA Design Studios is an integrated architecture, engineering and design firm that strives to produce excellence and innovation through our collaborative design process. We are a sustainability focused firm that is leading the industry with data supported results. You can read more about our firm history and values on our website at https://lpadesignstudios.com/about-lpa. About our Dallas Team: Our Dallas studio has a unique culture of our own outside of the firmwide LPA culture. Firmwide we are forward thinking and sophisticated. On top of that, Dallas likes to embrace our Texan roots with our vibrant and diverse team. We are a welcoming group that encourages southern hospitality with both our team members and our guests. We have an independent spirit that is resilient and we often enjoy a little play and whimsy. We have the pleasure of being the home of our Director of Sustainability, and Dallas has become a sustainability hub of the firm. This has been infused into the design of our new office, and we want to reflect that through every aspect of the space we inhabit and the work we produce. About the Project: The new LPA Dallas office is a 6,200 SQFT office space in Dallas, Texas. We are targeting two primary spaces for artwork, although we are open to additional options depending on the design vision. With the budget provided you can choose one or both locations for your art and the percentage of coverage for each area to meet your design intent. Location 1 – Reception feature wall and pivot door with option to wrap art behind future display. It is intended that the artwork will bleed from the wall onto the pivot door and wrap the door on both sides so it is cohesive from either side when in the open position. (15’-4” wide X 12’-0” high with an additional 5’-7” Wide if choosing to wrap behind future display area.) Location 2 – Open office feature wall. (19’-4” wide X 12’-0” high). The office material palette will be provided to you for color and texture reference. The design of the studio was inspired by the native flora and fauna of the Texas Blackland Prairie. We have carefully selected natural and sustainable materials throughout the project such as low embodied-carbon flooring, wood fiber ceiling acoustic panels, dimensional hemp acoustic wall panels, flax fiber cabinet laminate, mineral paint, natural cork and through body clay tile. It was important to us that we honor and celebrate materials in their natural form wherever possible in the space and want that intention infused into the artwork.

Repaint an existing Murial on wood door. I can bring to your location

Working with a local artist to travel to Utah, gain some inspiration from their trip, and come back to their home city to create a mural based on the experience. Likely imagery includes mountains, skiing, wildflowers, etc.