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Revival Mural Team to Lead LAMI Mural Workshop

The San Pedro Waterfront Arts District has announced a mural award of $13,750 to the Revival Mural team of Alonsa Guevara and James Razko.

The Arts District received more than 28 mural renderings and Alonsa and James’ submission was chosen by members of the Arts District board, LAMI and West Harbor.

The 72 ft X 15 ft mural on the side of the Los Angeles Maritime Institute’s Building G at Berth

73, included the following elements:

History of the shipping industry and its impact on the local economy;

History of the building’s historic use as a purse senor’s (making and repairing nets)

shop and the fishing industry;

Mission and history of the LA Maritime Institute (https://lamitopsail.org/) and the

ships built in the harbor;

Biodiversity of the marine environment and local resident’s stories.

In June 2019, the arts district launched Adventures in Public Art – a six-week mural workshop program, designed, in part, to engage community participation in public art projects The first mural was painted on the back wall of Sirens Java and Tea at 402 W. 7th St. The LAMI mural is the second to be painted in this program. It was funded by contributions from the Port of Los Angeles Community Grant Program, along with a grant from the LA County Creative Recovery Program and private donations.

The community is invited to help paint the mural on the following dates and times. Bring a signed copy of the waiver with you when you come to paint.

Time: 9 to 11a.m. Nov. 4, and Nov. 11

Details: Sign up at: https://tinyurl.com/LAMI-mural-sign-up

Melina Paris

Melina Paris is a Southern California-based writer, who connects local community to ARTS & Culture, matters of Social Justice and the Environment. Melina is also producer and host of Angel City Culture Quest podcast, featured on RLN website and wherever you get your podcasts.

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