Painting The Town With Wide Open Walls

It’s summer which means new artwork is quickly approaching the walls of Sacramento! Widen Open Walls, whose mission is “to promote art and celebrate public art” has announced their lineup for the summer of 2018. The lineup is filled with 29 amazing local and international artists. The headliner for 2018 has a piece of art you might just recognize.

Shepard Fairey, whose iconic “Hope” poster became monumental part of former president Barack Obama’s 2008 election campaign. With an image so well known around the world, Sacramento is excited to have his art on it’s walls.

Faiery will paint a large mural of Johnny Cash on Marriott’s 16th Street wall, facing the Folsom State Prison. The mural is a tribute to Cash’s iconic performance in 1968. He will paint the image below which includes pieces of history within the larger scale mural.

The lineup also includes local artists like Michele Murtaugh, Stan Padilla, and Jenn Poci, and many more. “In 2017, thousands of art enthusiasts visited the 44 walls during and after the festival, and Sobon says 2018 should be no different. “ The festival runs from August 9-19th at various locations.

Throughout the 11-day festival, there are self-guided walking or biking tours, small live concerts, pop-up art shows, and block parties around the area. For more information on whats happening and what artists are participating take a look at this article from Sactown Magazine and visit Wide Open Walls website.

Let’s paint the (SAC)town!