Can’d Aid’s Revolution of Joy (ROJ) is a collaborative project with Trés Taylor. As part of Can’d Aid’s TUNES program, which works to provide access and cultivate a love of music, arts and culture in underserved communities.  

 

ROJ is a series of uplifting murals throughout the Black Belt Region of Alabama. The murals, designed by Trés are painted by members of the community, work to build community, drive tourism and shine a spotlight on the rich cultural history of the area.  

 

The mural route will eventually span the entire Black Belt and will feature murals by both Taylor and a local visual artist from each county.

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The Revolution of Joy is a partnership between Trés, Can'd Aid, and the community.  From donations of walls and supplies, to wall prep work, publicity, and helping paint the murals, this project will bring communities together with one common goal.  

 

Can’d Aid’s belief in people powered do-goodery fuels the concept and relies on volunteers to make Taylor’s large-scale murals come to life.

 

Since it’s inception, the Revolution of Joy has enlisted the help of hundreds of community volunteers ranging in ages 10 months to 90 years and has brought together people of different races, ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds in a common goal of beautifying and unifying communities across Alabama.