Childcare Resources Joins Vero Beach’s First-Ever Mural Fest

Childcare Resources Executive Director Shannon McGuire Bowman (L) with Mural Fest artist Morgan Summers.

Childcare Resources of Indian River took part in the inaugural Vero Beach Mural Fest, a new community event that invited residents and visitors to explore downtown and watch artists turn blank walls into colorful landmarks. Taking part in the festival allowed Childcare Resources to help showcase the spirit and history of Vero Beach through art that reflects the families at the heart of their work.

Bright colors and nature-inspired details now welcome families to Childcare Resources’ new downtown campus.

As part of the event, the northwest entrance of Childcare Resources’ new downtown early childhood education campus was transformed by artist Morgan Summers. Her mural, filled with bright florals and fauna, offers a warm welcome to families and educators and reflects the care and learning that will take place inside the new campus. Throughout the festival, families, donors, and early educators were encouraged to walk downtown, meet Summers, and watch the mural come to life.

Artist Morgan Summers adds bright, colorful detail to the new mural at Childcare Resources’ downtown campus. 

“We are grateful to be part of Mural Fest and to see our future campus represented in such a beautiful way,” says Executive Director Shannon McGuire Bowman. “This mural captures the heart of our work and the joy we hope children and families feel when they arrive each day.”

Summers shared the inspiration behind her design, saying, “Inspired by both artwork at the existing Childcare Resources facility and icons from my own childhood, this set of murals aims to display comfort and protection provided by caring adults toward children. Titled ‘The Guardians,’ my hope is that these paintings can serve as a reminder of the crucial roles caregiving and community play in the development of young children.”

The mural marks an exciting step toward opening the new campus and deepening Childcare Resources’ connection to the downtown community.