The Duke Energy Convention Center is revealing a treasure that was covered up in 1987.Above the doors to Hall A at the convention center a portion of a mural is being revealed. The "Space Walk" mural was created by Charley Harper.Images: Creation of "Space Walk mural in 1970The mural was created in 1970; and when the building was redecorated in 1987 the mural was covered up, but now it is being revealed to the Tri-State.Duke Energy Convention Center General Manager Ric Booth spoke about revealing the hidden artwork to the city."We're looking forward to uncovering the Charley Harper mural. We hope to have it done within the next year. We think everyone in the community will get a kick out of coming by the center and taking the new, not really new, Charley Harper art,” Booth said.The artwork’s title, “Space Walk,” is a tribute to Neil Armstrong and his historic steps on the moon in 1969.

The Duke Energy Convention Center is revealing a treasure that was covered up in 1987.

Above the doors to Hall A at the convention center a portion of a mural is being revealed. The "Space Walk" mural was created by Charley Harper.

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Images: Creation of "Space Walk mural in 1970

The mural was created in 1970; and when the building was redecorated in 1987 the mural was covered up, but now it is being revealed to the Tri-State.

Duke Energy Convention Center General Manager Ric Booth spoke about revealing the hidden artwork to the city.

"We're looking forward to uncovering the Charley Harper mural. We hope to have it done within the next year. We think everyone in the community will get a kick out of coming by the center and taking the new, not really new, Charley Harper art,” Booth said.

The artwork’s title, “Space Walk,” is a tribute to Neil Armstrong and his historic steps on the moon in 1969.