JM Identity Mural

What Story Could Our Walls Tell?
What Story Do Our Walls Tell Right Now?

SUPPORT this PROJECT

JM Principal, Matt Ruzek, "Working with GoodSpace Murals and going through the mural process at Riverside completely and radically changed our culture for the better. Upon completion of the whole process we developed a better understanding of who we were and our community did as well. This was the most impactful activity I have ever been part of."

We need YOUR help to make this happen!
Please DONATE and make 'your mark' on JM for decades to come.

The Mural is Complete

After more than a year of planning, fundraising, designing, and installing, the JM Identity Mural is finished. Enjoy some photos below, but visiting in person is the best!

What We Are Doing

Together we are embarking on a journey to design and create a monumental 1,500 square foot artwork – a tapestry of vibrant mural vignettes and mosaics woven from the experiences, stories, and dreams that define our JM community.

This is more than just a mural - it's a chance for your voice to join others, making a permanent mark on the walls of John Marshall, forging lastings connections that span culture, age, and background.

Why a Public Mural

Create

Create community connection through art.

Transform

Transform a blank wall into a celebration of people, places, and stories.

Activate

Activate our public spaces to tell a story.

Increase

Increase pride of place and space.

Weave

Weave together stories of past, present, and future.

Connect

Connect our JM community across ages, culture, backgrounds, and experiences.

Thank you to our financial & in-kind supporters

City of Rochester	The JM Band Booster Board would like to support the JM Identity Mural in honor of all JM Band students - past, present, and future - in the spirit of the mission of the John Marshall Bands Program: "Our mission is to build an inclusive, hard-working, and creative musical environment so that we spark inspiration and foster fulfilling relationships."
Greater Rochester Arts and Cultural Trust	Sertoma of Rochester
Knutson Construction	Prow Company & Northgate Shopping Center
Mayo Clinic	Shjon Podein Children's Foundation
Carl and Verna Schmidt Foundation	Providing Tools to Grow Great Neighborhoods
Olmsted County BRIDGE Collaborative	Community Education Advisory Council
@madeby_jenna JM Alumni 2003	Internationally recognized organization, started by Michele Norris of NPR, was an initial supporting partner for the JM Identity Project.
Tyler Aug: Freelance videographer, editor and producer and JM Alumni	See our DONATION page for individual contributions.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.	The United Way of Olmsted County is a backbone supporter of Full-Service Community Schools.
A community arts organization committed to empowering artists at all levels and contributing to vibrant and inclusive arts experiences in Rochester, Minnesota and beyond.	This program is partially funded with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) using federal funding, CFDA 84.287, 21st Century Community Learning Centers. This program does not necessarily represent the policy of the federal Department of Education or MDE and you should not assume endorsement by the federal or state government.