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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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