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Van Brown Writ 120 M-W-F 11-12 Art is an excellent way to show meaningful messages to people of all social classes and races. An nice piece of art can make a person think, laugh, cry, become angry, or just open there minds to something they would not usually take the time to look at. Art is seen quite often through out our everyday life. Buildings, sculptures and graffiti all showcase art on the streets of nearly all cities in America. A nice piece of art can make an area urban area be considered “cultural”. The Pasadena mural project represents people in their own communities working to rejuvenate public parks. This is an example of how art can directly build communities by establishing pride. On the other hand the University of Southern California’s Fisher Gallery’s, current exhibit ”Mixed Feelings: Art and Culture in the Post border Metropolis” expresses views that normally wouldn’t be given a chance by the white culture, which is one step towards building communities. The Pasadena mural project consists of one mural placed at every public park within the Pasadena area. Children who attended publ