Students pitch in to help paint tribute to Maureen
Sarah worked on the top half and recruited art students to complete the lower section
Street Art Nambour’s latest mural was clearly a labour of love for artist Sarah Sculley.
Sarah completed the mural dedicated to renowned volunteer Maureen Hungerford who worked tirelessly for the school community.
Maureen worked in the canteen at Nambour State College for over two decades. She also volunteered her time to raise funds for the school hall — now named ‘Hungerford Hall’.
“She was a wonderful woman who worked hard as a wedding dress seamstress, first female Director of the local childcare centre and a caterer, among other things,” said Sarah.
“She also helped raise funds to build the Nambour PCYC and the squash courts. She did it because she loved the kids and the community. I also hear her chocolate slice was amazing!
A huge thank you to her daughters, Helen in particular, for taking the time to tell me about her mum.”
They say many hands make light work and while Sarah worked on the top half of the mural she recruited art students complete the lower section.
It’s part of Street Art Nambour’s 2021 Heritage Trail theme to recognise pioneering locals who have left a lasting legacy on the town. Sarah will be completing another mural at Nambour RSL soon.
Another three murals are planned by street Art Nambour. And they have a major fundraiser coming up in Fuse Fest. Presales of tickets start in a month.
Money raised will be used to fund the murals and pay the artists to continue their work.
“Our theme this year to honour past citizens is a step to move forward,” said Street Art Nambour Board Chairperson Lorraine Taylor. “They are the people who need recognition as the foundation of all that have followed, and continue to make our town the amazing place it is. By featuring them we respect their efforts.”
• To join or sponsor or for details about the Fuse Fest major fundraiser for Street Art Nambour email streetartnambour@gmail.com or www.streetartnambour.org.