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Meet Me at the Mural--Paint the Mural!

Meet the Artist, Paint the Mural!
2021-06-03 15:00:00 2021-06-03 16:00:00 America/Chicago Meet Me at the Mural--Paint the Mural! -

Thursday, June 03
3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Work with artist Eddaviel and help install the RPL Reading Colors Your World mural!

Be part of something great and color your world this summer by helping international artist, Eddaviel install the Reading Colors Your World mural in the heart of downtown Rockford!  

Meet the artist, learn about the process of designing and installing a large-scale mural, and take part it the painting process too!  

Registration Required. Participants may register for multiple sessions.

This event is held outdoors at our mural location: 765 N. Madison Street, Rockford, IL 61107.  

This event is supported by: The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, The Friends of the Rockford Public Library, the Our Journey Grant, Schmeling Construction Company, and Security Alarm Company

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