In November of 2009 I met artist Michael Parker at a Public Arts Committee meeting here in Missoula, Montana. Since than I have been meeting with Mike to see how I can assist him with a Community Art class he is teaching (Spring 2010) at the University of Montana. I have shared with him my interests in doing a mural on the Orange Street tunnel. He and I really like this location for several reasons. One is that the space needs a better look, it also needs the help of many people in the community. We both share the desire to give back to communities by allowing art to be more accessible and bringing an educational experience at the same time.