New Mural unveiled at The Richland Academy of the Arts
Zachary McChristy, Junior at Ontario High School recently unveiled his new mural at the Richland Academy of the Arts. Student of Jim and Julie Buker, McChristy has been working on visual art projects for over four years and his work is often displayed in the hallways at Ontario High School. In 2023 he had artwork displayed in the Ohio Youth Governor’s Art Exhibition displayed in Regional, District and State Shows. This included a portrait art made entirely of masking tape that was displayed at the Department of Education building in Columbus and presented to the Board of Education at Ontario High School.
Zach presented the RAA staff with the design in the fall of 2023 and after discussions on where to showcase his mural, McChristy spent 4 weeks working on this project. He worked some mornings before school and late in the evening when academy classes had finished. Covering his work-in-progress with paper each day, RAA students became very curious about what was hidden behind the brown paper. When Zach revealed the mural on April 26, curious kiddos (and Marden Ramos) stood by in awe and excitement watching him add the finishing touches!
We are so proud of Zach’s artistry and honored to have his work displayed at the Richland Academy of the Arts! ~ said Dance Department Chair Sarah Horrigan-Ramos. This mural is proudly displayed on the 2nd floor of the academy. Students are encouraged to take a picture in front of the mural and tag Richland Academy of the Arts on social media!
For more information about The Richland Academy of the Arts events or to purchase tickets, call Richland Academy at 419-522-8224 or visit www.richlandacademy.com. Richland Academy… where anyone can explore the artist within, located at the corner of 4th and Walnut St. was founded in 1991 and is supported by the Ohio Arts Council