"We have designed a mural that is linked by color and repeating stylistic elements that also shares our individual styles. "We're also asking the artists to help promote it because obviously they have vested interest in it as well." Ward said Cross' and McCarthy's submission was chosen because the artists were local and experienced and showed the clearest connection to the Sudbury River. The two artists first met at church in Natick and became roommates at Boston University. She has received multiple grants, some of which include a VSC Boston University Alumni Grant, the Blanche Colman Grant and a Mass MoCa Match Grant.

Source: MetroXpress July 25, 2021 11:03 UTC