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“The Historic Downtown San Bernardino Living Pocket Park Project”
Saturday – June 20, 2020
1:00 pm
Location: 475 W. 4th Street, San
Bernardino, CA 92401
Contact: Josiah Bruny
951-992-0721
Tansu Phillip and David Friedman, owners of Viva La Boba in downtown San Bernardino are true visionaries. Their dedication and commitment to reviving Historic Downtown San Bernardino are unparalleled. On Saturday, June 20th, they will welcome another creative, artistic project to help beautify a 4th Street alley way. The “#SpreadPaintNotHate project came together as the result of like-minded individuals – artists, businesspeople, community leaders, community members – who wanted to collectively create a tribute to those effected by police brutality and systemic racism. A vibrant, powerful mural will occupy the 48’ x 18’ wall, directly across from the “Living Wall Pocket Park Project”, another downtown beautification effort headed by Viva La Boba. Volunteers are needed to complete this ambitious community project. On Saturday morning muralists will outline the mural design on the wall; then at 1:00 p.m the community is invited to help paint in the outline. Each volunteer will be given a brush and a cup of paint that corresponds to a specific number on the wall. Bring your family, friends, neighbors to participate in beautifying our city while paying homage to those who have lost their lives due to police brutality. Event organizer Josiah Bruny commented on the fast response, “On June 1st I was introduced to the owners of Viva La Boba in a group chat following a discussion of concerned artists. The mural idea was presented, and after a few phone calls and community discussions, we are now scheduled to launch another #SpreadPaintNotHate project. At the end of the day, our goal is for everyone who participates to meet some cool new people who are all taking part in creating a meaningful mural to brighten up morale in our community”. Within a matter of days, a conceptual mock-up entitled “We Will Not Be Silent: The Revolution is Now” has been created by artist Ana Cervantes. Another local resident committed to cleaning and preparing the wall at no charge to the organizers. Artists Duan Kellum of “Skool Boiz” and Christopher Perez of “Sonofaperez Art” agreed to head up the actual layout and placement of the mural. “I have worked with Duan on several projects over the years…..this one is a selfless project for the history books. I am honored to share space with Duan and Christopher,” Josiah continued. “I am so thankful to them all.” Interested volunteers can sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/know-justice-know-peace-mural-painting-tickets-109768705152?aff=affiliate1; or call 951-992-0721 for further information and/or details.
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