News Release - Art Exhibit Celebrates Successful Season of Youth Muralists

City of Rochester

News Release

(Wednesday, May 9, 2018) - The City of Rochester Youth Mural Arts Program --Roc Paint Division-- will celebrate the end of their season with a vibrant art exhibit from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, May 11, at Makers Gallery and Studios, 34 Elton St. Visitors can meet the talented young artists and purchase their artwork. This event is free and open to the public.

Created in 2015, Roc Paint Division’s mission is to beautify the City’s R-Centers through mural arts while providing employment and training opportunities to young artists. This year, under the leadership of local artists Justin Suarez and Brittany Williams, a team of 11 youth collaborated on creating public art under the theme of their choice: Representation.

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News Media: For more information, contact the City of Rochester Communications Bureau, 428-7135.