The Heart Joplin mural is located at Young Gymnaium on the Missouri Southern State University campus. It is visible to students, staff, and community members alike and serves as a vibrant landmark for campus visitors and Joplin residents.
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The Heart Joplin mural isn't just a beautiful photo spot - it's a symbol of the community at Missouri Southern. It's one of the many things that make our campus feel like home.
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Eric Haun, the artist responsible for Heart Joplin, came to MSSU as a recipient of the Thomas Heart Benton Award. He was able to advance his art training through the university.
“Painting a giant Heart Joplin mural at MSSU makes me feel like I can give a small amount back to our university and follow in the footsteps of Thomas Heart Benton and create public art to better our community,” said Haun. “Getting to paint my largest and hardest painting to date at the university is wonderful. MSSU does have the largest heart. Having a university in our community benefits us all.”
Haun hopes Heart Joplin changes and inspires the community.
