Toyota Supports The Painting Of Three Special Olympic Murals

Jul 17, 2015

Starting now, anyone in the Los Angeles community will feel the spirit of the Special Olympics for years to come. As an effort in Toyota’s “Share the Journey” campaign for the 2015 Special Olympics, three murals were created to commemorate the athletes. Toyota executives, city leaders, artists, and Special Olympics fans all came together at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum mural to celebrate the athlete’s accomplishments.

The artwork is intended and designed to last the test of time, taking its inspiration from the Olympics as well as other important historical figures. Designed by well-known muralist and original 1984 Olympics artist Kent Twitchell, the mural was designed to build on the city’s rich culture.

“The murals are a lasting gift to Los Angeles to celebrate the life-changing power of Special Olympics and also honor the rich, artistic history of this city that has embraced us,” said Jim Lentz, CEO of Toyota North America. “Special Olympics is not only an important global sports movement but also an organization that touches individuals every day around the world. We hope everyone gets to experience the impact and help us cheer on the athletes.”

If you’re in the area make sure to check out any of the three murals for yourself. All three murals are located in close proximity to the Special Olympics venues, making it a must-see for anyone in the area.