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Council approves $20,000 El Potrero Park mural and community workshops; amendment adds donkey
Summary
The Moreno Valley City Council approved $20,000 for a 180-square-foot mural at El Potrero Park, including a two-day children’s workshop and video documentation. The motion passed with an amendment directing the artist to replace a mammoth/elephant motif with a donkey.
The Moreno Valley City Council on Wednesday approved $20,000 to fund a new mural at El Potrero Park and associated community engagement activities, including a two-day weekend workshop for children. Councilmembers unanimously adopted the project with an amendment directing the artist to include a donkey in the design.
Artist Chris Popour presented the proposal to the council, describing a mural that combines sports imagery, native flora and fauna, and local cultural symbols. "This project would be more than just a mural," Popour said, describing plans for an interactive, educational experience with activity books, a video documenting the mural’s creation and outreach to nearby schools. The front face of the proposed mural was presented as approximately 180 square feet.
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