The mural came to fruition through the hard work of Lori Reed, her family, and community volunteers over the course of a month. “With my mural design, I am paying respect to the stories of the Cherokee culture, along with our arts. The mud dauber and spider are credited with teaching us to create pottery and finger weaving. Our natural resources are a big part of our Cherokee Arts and are getting harder and harder to find” says Reed. “The handprints on the door are those of the painters of this mural. Everyone who had a part in bringing this mural to life is able to leave a part of themselves behind, adding to the theme of renewing the fire through our hearts and hands,” which is written in English and Cherokee language over the door leading into HCAC’s offices.