News & Updates

Austin American-Statesman features Uvalde Love

Hannah Ortega from the Austin American-Statesman got hands-on with Wanda Montemayor at her south Austin studio to dive into the details of the Uvalde Love Project.

KVUE features Uvalde Love Project and Wanda Montemayor

KVUE's Ford Sanders visited Wanda Montemayor in her Austin studio to discuss all aspects of the project. Montemayor was able to discuss the power of Art Therapy and show elements of what will end up in the mural being created through the project.

Urban Art ATX book artist panel shares Uvalde Love project

A book release event helped highlight the Uvalde Love Project and the importance of Art Therapy.

Funding event for Uvalde Love Project

Thanks to the Long-View Micro school for hosting a funding event at their site.

Wanda Montemayor featured on nightly news.

CBS | Austin headed over to Montemayor's Joy Street studio to talk about the Uvalde Love Project.

Therapy begins!

The team had a heartwarming weekend Running 4 groups, and totaling 30 people, we began the planning stages of the mural, while offering a community a safe space to express themselves. Guardians were able to get support while the children were in group sessions.

St Henry de Osso Family Project joins Uvalde Love Project

St Henry's has agreed to host group art therapy sessions for children, families, teachers and other community members of Uvalde in their community center for the duration of the project.

Nonprofit fiscal sponsor partnership begins

Cynthia Perez of La Peña and Wanda Montemayor from Community Arts agreed to launch the Uvalde Love Project in response to the school tragedy in Uvalde, TX on May 24, 2022.

Location for mural wall chosen

In conjunction with Uvalde Parks Director, Robert Fowler, a wall at the pavilion at Jardin De Los Heroes Park has been chosen to install a mosaic mural. This mural will be created by members of the community during Art Therapy group sessions.

The Uvalde Love Project launches

After consulting with artists, art therapists, mental health professionals and Uvalde community leaders, Wanda Montemayor launches the Uvalde Love Project.