Respected muralist like Raul Valdez involves people in the project by asking for opinions, criticisms and general involvement. According to Valdez, getting the public involved is another dimension or another totally different thing than creating a painting, or creating a mural. Painting a mural, obviously unites people to take pride in something that represents themselves, their family and neighborhood. It instills pride among people that may never have met, let alone understand each other. Murals created by neighborhood teens or respected organizations are seldom vandalized because of the respect people have for them.
Public murals are also great outlets for all ages and ethnicities.
Whether a mural project presides in a senior citizen's center in Green Valley or at Pueblo High School on 12th Avenue, art allows people to display their talents with fusions of colors and images. Murals aren't limited to social statements or a political stances. They convey messages, statements, tones, environments, and feelings to those who view the art. People who look at murals and only notice social or political statements, are depriving themselves of feeling and appreciating diverse viewpoints. Thanks to the recruitment efforts of various NBA scouts, the future looks bleak for the Wildcats.