The Story of Kokomo Urban Outreach: From a Beating Heart to a World Illuminated
About the Artist: Deana Sparks Thompson
We are incredibly fortunate to house a sweeping collection of murals by visionary artist Deana Sparks Thompson. While Deana’s roots trace back to Greentown, Indiana, she spent over 30 years honing her craft under the expansive skies of Texas. Now back home, Deana’s influence on our building goes far deeper than pigment on plaster—from room layout to the flow of furniture, she helped shape this environment so the physical space and the art exist in perfect harmony.
Mural 8: The Drip of Color
Location: MiniUP Work Room
Visual Marker: Dripping Crayons
"Color shows up first. This is where a kid’s story starts to shift inside the UP™ Program. Kids don’t usually change all at once—it is more of a drip, but each drip adds new color to their life."
Transformation is a daily process, not an overnight event. Every huddle attended, every meal shared, and every earned dollar adds another drop of bright color to a child’s life until their entire picture is rewritten.
