After 32 years, the colourful mural on the side of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough building has been painted over and a new sign with the organization’s sponsors was installed this past week.
The mural was painted in 1991 by Sharon Richards but was deteriorating after 33 years.
“This mural was painted in 1991 so the signs of aging were showing,” said Brent Shepherd, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough. “You could see that it was starting to peel and crack.”
Prior to the mural’s repainting, Linda Cardona volunteered to commemorate the mural with by taking photos of it.
The photos were submitted to the Peterborough Museum and Archives to be put on display.
The new ‘Big Believers’ sign displays the organization’s sponsors with seven already filled of the 12 available spots. Businesses contributing over $5,000 get their place on the new signage. There are 10 spots for medium medium-sized sponsors that can donate $1,250 and $2,500 to earn that distinction.