Community Beautification Projects

TAB Arts Center Non-Profit, founded in 2016 by Sunny Gravely-Foushee, Darlene McClinton, and Watricia Shuler, has been transforming communities across Greensboro, NC and the surrounding Piedmont Triad area through the power of public art. With support from our talented artists, local community members, and generous sponsors, TAB Arts Center brings Greensboro’s stories to life, celebrates neighborhood pride, and creates spaces that inspire positive change. From colorful murals to serene sculpture gardens, our art projects honor the past, elevate the present, and foster a vibrant future for North Carolina communities.

Our Projects

Green Level Municipal Park Murals (2018)

Mission: To honor Green Level’s history, celebrating community and culture through scenes of childhood and sports.

Overview: In 2018, TAB Arts Center collaborated with the Green Level community to create two murals in Green Level Municipal Park:

  • First Mural: Depicts children playing a game with a ribbon looped around a pole, symbolizing the importance of education and youth, and honoring the transformation of the first African American school, later repurposed as a sheriff’s office.
  • Second Mural: Facing the baseball court, this mural portrays a variety of people engaging in sports, from baseball to football, celebrating recreation as a source of community unity.

Location: Green Level Municipal Park, Green Level, NC

Sponsors & Partners:

  • TAB Arts Center
  • Local Green Level community organizations

Artists:

  • Sunny Gravely-Foushee
  • Darlene McClinton

Community Impact: These murals celebrate Green Level’s cultural identity and rich history, reinforcing pride and unity in the community.


Source: Town of Green Level

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Kings Forest Residency (2019)

Mission: To foster community-led art that reflects the local pride and cultural legacy of Kings Forest.

Overview: The Kings Forest Residency was a six-month initiative in 2019, during which residents collaborated with TAB Arts Center to create public art embodying the neighborhood’s identity and culture. The project included painting the local basketball court, park benches, and tributes to six notable icons from the area. Artists Mary Ryan, Schala Harper, and Sunny Gravely-Foushee worked closely with residents to produce art designed by the community.

Location: Kings Forest neighborhood, Greensboro

Sponsors & Partners:

  • Creative Greensboro
  • TAB Arts Center

Artists:

  • Mary Ryan
  • Schala Harper
  • Sunny Gravely-Foushee

Community Impact: Engaging residents in creating art that celebrates their shared history and pride, this residency reinforced community identity and connection.


Source: Creative Greensboro

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Say It Loud Street Mural (2020)

Mission: To amplify community voices, bringing visibility and honor to local figures whose stories might otherwise remain untold.

Overview: The Say It Loud Street Mural, completed in July 2020 on Lindsay Street in Downtown Greensboro, was inspired by James Brown's anthem “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud.” Created amid the COVID-19 pandemic in response to the murder of George Floyd, this mural features bold colors and imagery that highlight resilience and community pride. Artist Schala Harper collaborated on the mural’s design, creating a powerful tribute that connects residents to their heritage.

Location: Lindsay Street, Downtown Greensboro

Sponsors & Partners:

  • The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro
  • City of Greensboro

Artists:

  • Sunny Gravely-Foushee
  • Schala Harper

Community Impact: This mural serves as a visual tribute to local figures and untold stories, strengthening community pride through public art.


Source: Fox 8 News

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East White Oak Ancestral Sculpture Garden (2021)

Mission: To honor ancestral figures and create a space of remembrance, peace, and pride that reflects Greensboro’s civil rights legacy.

Overview: Completed in 2021, the East White Oak Ancestral Sculpture Garden commemorates two influential figures: Truman Gant and David Richmond. Richmond, one of the A&T Four, participated in the Woolworth sit-ins during the 1960s. This collaborative project, involving NC A&T landscaping students led by Steve Cancian, includes sculptures that honor these icons. Artist Damien Mathis created a sculpture dedicated to David Richmond, and Vandorn Hinnant crafted a metal tribute bench for Truman Gant. The project aims to honor untold stories from the East White Oak community.

Location: East White Oak, Greensboro

Sponsors & Partners:

  • Creative Greensboro
  • NC A&T Landscaping Students
  • Steve Cancian

Artists:

  • Damien Mathis (David Richmond sculpture)
  • Vandorn Hinnant (Truman Gant tribute bench)

Community Impact: This garden preserves and celebrates the legacy of East White Oak, honoring local figures whose contributions may otherwise go unrecognized.


Source: YES! WEEKLY 

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Warnersville Project (2024)

Mission: To celebrate the enduring spirit of Warnersville, using art to create a community space that bridges past and future.

Overview: In 2024, TAB Arts Center collaborated with artists Mila Cornelius, Randy Billings, and NC A&T landscaping students led by Steve Cancian to create the Warnersville Project. This project celebrates Warnersville, Greensboro’s first African American neighborhood, where Black residents historically owned homes and businesses. The sculptures, landscapes, and art installations honor Warnersville’s rich legacy and preserve its cultural significance for future generations.

Location: Warnersville, Greensboro, NC

Sponsors & Partners:

  • TAB Arts Center
  • The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro
  • NC A&T Landscaping Students
  • Steve Cancian

Artists:

  • Mila Cornelius
  • Randy Billings

Community Impact: Establishes a cultural landmark that celebrates and preserves Warnersville’s heritage and community pride.


Source: YES! WEEKLY

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Stoneville Mural Project (2024)

Mission: To reflect Stoneville’s history and community pride through a collaborative mural project.

Overview: In 2024, TAB Arts Center collaborated with the NC Arts Council, Rockingham Arts Council, and local artists to create a mural in Stoneville, NC, known as the Backstreet Art Project. This project, funded by the Spark the Arts Grant with the Rockingham Arts Council as fiscal agent, highlights the historic African American neighborhood in Stoneville. Local artists Meesha Walker, Rashaun Wilson, and Sunny Gravely-Foushee painted the mural, and Erik Beerber contributed as a sculptor.

Location: Stoneville, NC

Sponsors & Partners:

  • NC Arts Council
  • Rockingham Arts Council (fiscal agent)

Artists:

  • Meesha Walker
  • Rashaun Wilson
  • Sunny Gravely-Foushee
  • Erik Beerber

Community Impact: This mural showcases Stoneville’s rich history and pride, connecting residents to their heritage and reinforcing cultural identity.


Source: WXII12

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Voices from the Community

“These projects remind us of the history and people who have built our neighborhoods and continue to inspire future generations.” – Community Member, East White Oak

“Seeing our stories in art gives us all a sense of pride and belonging.” – Kings Forest Resident

Support Us

Interested in bringing a project to your neighborhood? Email us at tabartscenter@gmail.com.  Want to suppport a project?