Most murals are majestic works of art. Big, bold and often beautiful, some murals trumpet community, diversity and unity. Others cry out against injustice, prejudice and war. But foremost, many murals are audacious acts of creative collaboration. Whether the vision of a single artist or of a neighborhood project, a mural's destiny is a public one.
Murals belong to the world.
With music by Dr. Loco, the free event is an interactive day of painting for all ages. The public is encouraged to don casual clothes and participate in the variety of hands-on projects. The event is sponsored by Precita Eyes Muralists, a non-profit arts organization offering educational arts classes and activities for children and adults of the Mission. On May 19, the Mural Awards recognizes the works of both emerging and celebrated muralists at City College of San Francisco. The awards ceremony is at 6 p.m. in the Diego Rivera Theatre.