Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC), Monterey County Board of Supervisors to Unveil New Mural on September 27

The Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) and the Monterey County Board of

Supervisors will unveil a new mural in the County of Monterey Administration Building on

Tuesday, September 27th at Noon.

This new public artwork is located in the east

stairwell of the county building. Using the

width and height of the environment, local

artist Jose Ortiz and his team have created

“Destination, Salinas” using natural light and

lush colors to showcase the beauty of the

Salinas Valley, which has been a destination

of hope and prosperity for so many people

over the decades.

The community is invited to join us for a

ribbon cutting to celebrate this beautiful work.

Details:

“Destination, Salinas” Mural Ribbon Cutting

Monterey County Administration Building

168 W. Alisal Street, Salinas

Noon

Participants in our ceremony include:

Mary Adams, Chair, Monterey County Board of Supervisors

Luis Alejo, Supervisor, District 1

John Phillips, Supervisor, District 2

Chris Lopez, Supervisor, District 3

Wendy Root Askew, Supervisor, District 4

Charles McKee, County Administrative Officer

Jacquie Atchison, Arts4MC Executive Director

Laurie Bend, Arts4MC Board Chair

Natalie Rava, Arts4MC Board Treasurer

Arts4MC Board Members: Rosemary Soto, Eric Mora and Susie Brusa

Jose Ortiz, Muralist and Executive Director of Hijos Del Sol Arts Productions

Jose Nolasco, Muralist and Team Member of Hijos Del Sol Arts Productions

Juan Carlos Padilla, Muralist and Team Member of Hijos Del Sol Arts Productions

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