R.A.W. and One Love Generation partner with the Museo de Guanacaste to work on renovation and beautification projects for this historic Costa Rican landmark.

On July 13th, six teen artists from One Love Generation (OLG) traveled to the City of Liberia, located on the northwestern edge of Costa Rica. Here, in partnership with RAW Tours, they created a heart opening experience and lasting impact on the community through the arts.

The Museo de Guanacaste, once an armory, and then criminal housing center, has ongoing plans for renovated into a museum and community gathering space. In its current state, the museum looks deserted; this is where RAW Tours and OLG have stepped up to lend their help and expertise. The focal point of collaborative the art and beautification projects were centered on the installation of a mural, within the confines of the mueseo. The goal was to transform the space into a more inviting and welcoming environment. With the help of local teen artists, various projects were completed including: the installation of a mural, building a message board in the plaza, and building a table composed of found materials.

Kattya Lomel, Operations Director with R.A.W., had this to say: “Perhaps the most exciting moments for us were the exchange of culture that took place between the OLG participants and the residents of our local community. It is truly amazing to see the good that comes out young adults opening up and selflessly working together for the greater good of our town here in Liberia.”

OLG and RAW are planning to form a long-lasting relationship with the arts community of Liberia. We hope to offer our Studio Program at the museum this fall, free of charge, serving teen artists in the area. We are excited about the possibility of international expansion and developing a global sense of community through the arts.

For more information on R.A.W. Tours visit their website at www.rawtours.org, follow them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/rawtours, or email them at [email protected].

To view pictures of the project please visit: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.555970937800423.1073741836.291628017568051&type=1&l=d 48801d7c6

For more information on One Love Generation’s pursuits in Costa Rica, follow along on their blog at:
http://www.myonelovegeneration.com/projects/view/International-Art-Trip.html

About R.A.W. Tours – Raising Awareness Worldwide

Established in 2010 as a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization; R.A.W. Tours was formed with the intention of creating life changing experiences for volunteers from across the globe by immersing them in rural communities within Costa Rica while participating in service oriented projects. R.A.W.’s hope is to create an enriching experience by exposing communities and volunteers to cultures outside their norm and to open their hearts and minds to the needs of others. www.rawtours.org.