Mural Artist Selected For Cleveland Heights Centennial Piece

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH — A mural commemorating Cleveland Heights' centennial celebration will be installed at the corner of Noble and Roanoke Roads, near the park.

Cleveland Heights resident Adam May won a tough competition to design the mural. Painting and installation will begin next and should be completed prior to the Noble Road Farmers Gardens' on Aug. 7.

“The idea behind the mural is a field of vibrantly colored handprints forming the foundation from which beautiful flowers bloom. This is a metaphor about how a diverse collection of people is the foundation for a strong community and by working together hand in hand we can make our world grow into something beautiful. It's a symbol that not only are all welcome here, but all are important here for the success of our community," May said.

May came to Cleveland Heights in 2019 from Youngstown. He said he chose to live in Cleveland Heights because of its diversity and uniqueness. May is an architect, musician, yogi, cyclist and vegetarian.

“Most weekends you can find me frequenting one or more of our amazing restaurants and pubs discussing science, music, politics, or health with a total stranger and enjoying a pint of local craft beer," he said.

A final centennial celebration will be held Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. at the Cleveland Heights Community Center. The event will be held in conjunction with the annual Safety Forces Night Out, a fun, family event.

During the celebration, city officials will collect items from residents to be placed in the 100 year time-capsule. There will also be a giant, 6-foot anniversary card to sign and commemorative items available for attendees.

“Cleveland Heights is a city that values the preservation of landmarks, respects its history and is committed to a positive future,” said City Manager Susanna Niermann O’Neil. “All are Welcome is a slogan but it is meaningful and true. The City is as strong as it is because of its commitment to diversity and the ongoing effect of community involvement.”