They have also become part of the attraction at the mural site having many people stop to inquire about the project. The project has grown from Ms. Tooke and Mr. Rickett's signature mural, to the creation of a mural by a local artist and another by area school children. Ms. Tooke said that in her experience, the creation of other murals definitely provides a boost for towns. One mural is great. But five or six give tourists a reason to spend more time visiting the town.
More tourists mean more business, and possibly spin-off jobs surrounding the murals.
The artists will remain in the area to create another mural on the old Dunlap's Warehouse building. The new mural will pay tribute to Amherst's musical heritage, and with Nova Scotia's new Celebration of Music program, it couldn't be more fitting. Production of the new mural is due to start in the fall. The official dedication of the Old Home Week mural will take place over a three-day period, between August 14 and 16. Everything from ribbon cutting at the site and a community picnic, to special demonstrations by local artisans.