No matter when you visit Kewaunee, you will always be able to catch a sunset thanks to the hard work of some of its local high school students. Advanced art students from Kewaunee High School put the final touches on a mural on the side of Bob’s Auto Parts along Milwaukee Street in the city’s downtown. In addition to the sunset, you can find the Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse, a classic car, and two people. Art teacher Erin LaBonte is no stranger to murals, having completed several around the peninsula under the banner of her Algoma-based art space Yonder. She says it was a special experience for her to do this with her students, and she is thrilled that this will be something the community will enjoy for years.

Area businesses and organizations also contributed funding for the project. LaBonte hopes this will catch on in other parts of Kewaunee for future advanced art classes at the school.

Picture courtesy of Kewaunee School District