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Winning mural from project connecting inmates and 4-H students announced

A winning mural has been selected in the "Beyond the Art" program, a unique partnership at the El Paso County Jail. The program connects inmates with 4-H students to create art that blends agriculture and mental health.

The Winning Mural Created by Inmates and 4-H Students

By: James Gavato

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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — The winning mural of the "Cultivating Change: Agriculture and Mental Health Initiative" has been announced.

Youth from the Country Style 4-H Club developed presentations, which highlighted agriculture's role in our lives and included messages of encouragement.

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More than 250 inmates participated in the program.

After a week of community voting, the mural below was selected as the winner. It's called "Genetics in Action- Improving Livestock."

The artist earned recognition for their creativity, collaboration and powerful visual representation of the program's core themes.

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