A proposed project seeks to turn a grain elevator in southern Michigan into a mural honoring veterans. The nonprofit Project Michigan has commissioned the effort to transform a 150-foot grain elevator in Battle Creek into a work of art. "The Veterans Towers Memorial Mural" would feature a modern-day American soldier saluting veterans of past wars. It would cover more than 21,700 square feet making it the largest mural in Michigan.
Project Michigan is a nonpartisan education charity that aims to educate citizens about the political process. It is working to raise $430,000 for the project. Work is scheduled to begin next spring. Artist Matthew Sharum was selected to lead the project.
He says he expects work to take up to three months, depending on the weather.
