About Us
Murals International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charity on a mission to enhance the lives of orphaned children and abandoned adults with disabilities around the world. There are 5.4 million orphaned children currently and 80 percent of persons with disabilities live in developing countries. We share our gifts with others by creating joyful living spaces as we design and paint individualized murals. Join with us to elevate the moods of thousands of those who face adversity every...single...day.
Kelly Crayne, Executive Director, paints a mural for the Barnahus for sexually abused children in Slovenia
Kelly has taught special education and art in public schools throughout her career. She was selected in the top 15 teachers of Duval County, FL and was featured as a visionary in Coastal Magazine. Her artwork has been featured at the Adel Cultural Center in Atlantic Beach, FL. She has painted over 100 murals in schools, churches, offices, homes, orphanage & hostels over the past 29 years.
Featured Artist
Cooper Foster of Jacksonville, Florida USA joins Murals International as we travel from
Croatia to Romania and then Turkey. At this worktrade, Cooper created a piece of art for our host and assisted him around his house.
Meet the Board
Mrs. Jess Harrell, Board Member
Mayor Luke Giddings, Board Member
Mrs. Jessica Harrell has taken mural painting classes with Executive Director, Kelly Crayne. The two teamed up to paint the walls at an orphanage in Costa Rica during a mission trip to the area. Mrs.Harrell has also served on community committees and assisted with fundraising for families with terminally ill children and parents.
Mayor Luke Giddings, Board Member
Mayor Luke Giddings, Board Member
Mayor Giddings is currently serving as Mayor of the town of Bishopville SC. He is the youngest mayor in the state’s history. He serves on a multitude of committees and boards and was instrumental in creating the Shared Hope Homeless Center in Bishopville.
Dr. Angela Flowers, Board Member
Dr. Flowers has been in education for her entire career. She has served on the board for several nonprofis, including Parents of the Citadel. She is the logistical coordinator for Murals International. You may contact her at info@muralsinternational.org with any assistance you may offer for traveling artists such as host families or skymiles.
Mrs. Heidi Graves, Board Member
Mrs. Heidi Graves, Board Member
Mrs. Graves has served on several community service boards such as the SACS committee as well as being a leader of ACTEENS and has served on many mission trips to South America.
Ms. Andrea Walker, Board Member
Mrs. Heidi Graves, Board Member
Ms. Andrea Walker, Board Member
Ms. Walker created the nonprofit, Fostering Foster. She has rescued thousands of dogs over the past few years and is a pillar of her community.
Mrs.Nanett Prausa, Board Member
Mrs. Heidi Graves, Board Member
Ms. Andrea Walker, Board Member
Mrs. Prausa has been a teacher in the public school system for many years. She has four children, one of whom has a rare syndrome leaving him nonverbal and non-ambulatory. She not only has a deep love for children, but also understands the importance of a peaceful atmosphere, especially for those with special needs. She has taken mural and from executive director, Kelly Crayne as well.
Mrs. Kenya Stouffer, Board Member
Mrs. Kenya Stouffer, Board Member
Mrs. Kenya Stouffer, Board Member
In addition to creating a learning center for homeschooling children after being a public school teacher for many years, Mrs Stouffer also serves on the board of the charity, SurfearNEGRO. This nonprofit encourages all youth to connect to nature through surfing.
Photo Gallery
Centro Sub Campi Flegrei. This Italian dive center enables disabled persons to enjoy scuba.
Care center in Brazil for elderly and disabled persons. This sweet gentleman had spent hIs life driving a horse drawn buggy. The mural brought back memories.
Center for refugee children who would be left home alone for a period of 12 hours a day while their mothers work the fields. Some as young as one year old.
This is at a center for permaculture and art in Slovenia. I did a worktrade here while painting the Barnahus for sexually abused children.
Bella Vista, Brazil. Elder Care Facility
Orphanage in Bela Vista, Brazil
creating ownership by allowing residents to assist