Woodstock put the “public” in public art in a big way with its new downtown mural, “Made in Woodstock,” which was created by Chicago artist Mauricio Ramirez – and several local citizens. The artwork on the side of the building at 220 N. Benton St. was dedicated in a ceremony June 30 in front of […]
By Julia Eastham news@thewoodstockindependent.com Buckets of paint, brushes, and smiling faces were seen on Benton Street as Community Paint Day began on Saturday morning with community members painting sections of the mural titled “Made In Woodstock” on a brick wall at Benton and East Judd streets. Mauricio Ramirez of Chicago, the muralist, had sectioned off […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Chicago artist Mauricio Ramirez will connect with the community through events such as Community Paint Day this weekend as he begin work on a mural at 220 N. Benton St. From 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, the community can watch Ramirez as he creates the mural, which he titled “Made in Woodstock.” […]
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