In partnership with the Development Bank of Southern Africa and the University of Pretoria, Fried Contemporary is embarking on a ambitious mural painting project, starting in September 2009 until April 2011. These murals will be done in all nine provinces. Five murals have already been completed in Attridgeville, Tshwane.

The murals carry a positive message based on the theme of “A prosperous and integrated region progressively free of poverty and dependency.”  Sub-themes directly relating to specific social issues in each region will be addressed in the murals’ design.

The proposed project is aimed at teaching and learning through the exchange of knowledge and skills acquisition; community upliftment; cultural exchange; beautification of the urban environment; internationalisation, and future job creation.

The mural painting in each region is prepared by a training course in art theory and design at Fried Contemporary Art Gallery & Studio for the community members.