The event celebrates the history, culture and character of the Coastal Bend while adding large-scale works of art throughout the Marina Arts District.<\/p>\n
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u2014 Downtown Corpus Christi is getting a fresh coat of color as artists from across the country gather for the fifth annual Mural Fest.<\/p>\n
The event celebrates the history, culture and character of the Coastal Bend while adding large-scale works of art throughout the Marina Arts District.<\/p>\n
This year’s murals feature themes ranging from marine life and tropical plants to local landmarks, including the Harbor Bridge and Naval Air Station Corpus Christi.<\/p>\n
Several muralists traveled from across the country to take part in the festival, including artists Debra and Daisuke from Los Angeles.<\/p>\n
“We like to think anytime we have the opportunity to visit a new town that we are leavng a gift for that town and part of that gift is getting to know the community,” Debra and Daisuke said.<\/p>\n
The artists are not the only ones getting involved.<\/p>\n
Attorney Bob Hilliard had the opportunity to pick up a paintbrush and contribute to the mural taking shape on the garage building at his law firm.<\/p>\n
The completed murals will be unveiled during the First Friday ArtWalk.<\/p>\n
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