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Fourth-grader Georron Walker will remember this school project. "In a few years from now, I'm going to look at this, and I'll remember which one I did."
 

Georron pointed to a gold triangle on a gray wall at Jenny Lind Elementary School in north Minneapolis. The wall will soon be covered with a multicolored, geometric mural. 

Minnesota artist Michael Cimino created the design to showcase the school's diversity. Each student made a drawing that will be stenciled on top of the pattern.

 
"On this floor you are a student, right?" Cimino said pointing to the edge of a drop cloth at the foot of the wall. He motioned the students forward. "On this canvas, you are a professional painter."

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A multicolored, geometric mural is taking form at the north Minneapolis elementary school.

Jenny Lind kids become muralists to celebrate diversity

Fourth-grader Jeffrey Willis paints on the mural. 

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Michael Cimino explains the mural to students. 

Jenny Lind students paint the mural together. 

Michael Cimino teaches 4th-graders how to paint the mural. 

Artist Michael Cimino points out where colors will be painted. 

Photos: Jenny Lind kids become muralists to celebrate diversity

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