Haley Rae Martin was a free spirit in the way she looked at life. She was a sensitive, caring, creative and special young woman who enjoyed life and all who came in contact with her. She had a great sense of humor and looked for the good in everyone and everything.
Today, a scholarship and mural program exist in her honor.
Ever since she was twelve years old, Hailey loved to race around the lake in her Boston Whaler and feel the breeze in her face. She liked to ski and board when she was younger, and was a true terror on a four-wheeler. She expressed herself in many creative ways and was most happy when she was doing the things she enjoyed, including beading, bracelet making, drawing, graffiti and photography. She had a unique way of looking at things and many of her pictures had a special freshness despite the fact that she had no formal training … something that she was looking forward to getting at some point in the future. Haley touched many people in her short life, and her parents, family, and friends learned so much from her.
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Know a teen that would like to participate in a future mural project, or benefit from a scholarship? Nominations are accepted year-round.
Hailey Rae Martin
2017: Haley Rae Martin Mural Project
2016: Haley Rae Martin Mural
About the Mural
This mural focuses on the themes of nature and community. The Earth being held by hands is meant to show how different communities come together to create a whole picture. Concord is a small community and we wanted to show community on the largest possible scale, our Earth. The next element present in the mural is the strong impact nature has on a community. The arms holding the earth turn into trees also representing growth. The trees on each side are both abstract and realistic, showing the way that both creativity and logic hold the Earth peacefully. A silhouette of Haley is seen on the right side taking a picture of this perfect world.
This mural was created by local teens through a project funded by donations to the Haley Rae Martin Scholarship fund at the Kimball Jenkins School of Art. It was made possible by the Martin Family, BAE Systems, Ciborowski Associates Milestone Engineering & Signarama of Concord.
