On April 8, 2026, Legal Aid of WV (LAWV) unveiled the new PlaySpace mural at their location on Charleston’s West Side.

This mural was a partnership with the Charleston Office of Public Art, made possible by funding from the Mayor’s Office – City of Charleston.

The mural began as a concept to involve kids and local artists. Seven children ages 4-7 designed creatures for the mural that were then fully realized by seven Charleston-area artists.

The artists and their young partners were:

Rob Cleland and Isaiah

Wes Eary and Henry

Jeff Pierson and Arionna

Meish Claus and Gabe

Diane White and Olympia

Abby Masel and Jillian

Blake Wheeler and Winston

The artists created a hand-painted space background inside the lobby space of LAWV’s Charleston office. The final versions of the creatures were then applied to the mural.

Special thanks to Rafael Barker Photography for taking wonderful photos of the artists and the mural during the unveiling.

You can see more about the project and its development from:

Video – Beginning to End of the PlaySpace Mural

Video – Watch the Creatures Transform!

Read – Charleston Gazette Mail – Beginning of the Mural

Read – Charleston Gazette Mail – Unveiling the Mural

LAWV invites the public to stop by the Charleston office at 123 Washington St. W during business hours to view this one-of-a-kind art piece.