As part of a Sonoma County Library initiative for Black History Month, kids across the county have been creating tiny paintings over the past few weeks to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. The photo above shows some of the art created by kids here in town, at Healdsburg Elementary School.
And below are some of the paintings that kids up in Cloverdale made — now on display at Cloverdale’s public library. Ray Holley, head of PR for the county library system (and former editor of the Healdsburg Tribune!), says in a press release: “Local children and teens have been working hard since January to create mini art pieces while learning about Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision for equality, justice and community. … Displaying Sonoma County youth’s artwork lets kids and teens know that their voices are important and valued within the greater community. The tiny art format offers a low-pressure environment for youth to paint, inviting creativity and innovation.”
