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Fort Myers Mural Society outlines expansion, awards and spring street‑art event
Summary
Sherry Shifrin, executive director of the Fort Myers Mural Society, described eight years of public-art projects, expansion across Southwest Florida and an inaugural street-art event planned for late March/early April near Bennett Williams Park and the collaboratory.
Sherry Shifrin, executive director of the Fort Myers Mural Society, presented the organization's eight-year history of murals and public-art projects across Fort Myers and nearby communities. She highlighted McCollum Hall, the Lions Park initiative, Lakes Park and a recent installation in the Amazon Prime Center lobby in Estero.
"Our mission was to bring cultural experiences to local people and visitors," Shifrin said, describing a purpose-driven approach to community expression rather than self-expression. She outlined an inaugural street-art weekend planned around Bennett Williams Park/the collaboratory (March 29 weekend) and invited project proposals for parks and neighborhood sites.
Commissioners praised the group's work and suggested coordination with parks staff on possible projects in Dunbar and Riverside Park. The presentation was informational and concluded with an invitation to bring project ideas to the Mural Society office.
