Sir James Thornhill, left, and assistant Michael Rezek put the finishing touches on his “Dream Big” mural that now decorates the Ann Hardy Plaza Community Center in Highland Park in North Side. Best known for the murals he has created in Jackson Ward, Mr. Thornhill was commissioned by the city Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities to create the mural. It adds a bright touch to the park and building which the city has paid more than $1.5 million to renovate and upgrade. The center, named for the late children’s advocate who ran tutoring and preschool programs for years, includes a meeting room, computer lab and a multipurpose space for indoor recreation. (Jeremy M. Lazarus/Richmond Free Press)
