Monterey, CA – Join United Way Monterey County (UWMC) and the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the launch of the UWMC Community Impact Center Mural Project with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, September 4th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Mid-Town Lane, in Old Town Salinas. Guests will participate in the unveiling of muralist, Amy Burkman’s Youth Orchestra Salinas (YOSAL) Mural and are invited to enjoy light appetizers and learn about phase 2 of the Mural Project. 

The Impact Center Mural Project is transforming 12 panels on the Mid-Town Lane side of the Community Impact Center with art that shows how Monterey County is a caring and connected community where everyone has an opportunity to succeed. The local artists are chosen by the Mural Advisory Council. The project is currently in phase two with the next round of artists completing their designs and permit process. This project is possible because of the generous community funding. If you are interested in being an artist, being a sponsor, or a community member who would like to engage with the project, please visit https://unitedwaymcca.org/mural for more information. 

The YOSAL mural is part of a larger grant from the Central Coast Creative Corp Program and funded by the California Arts Council. The program’s goal is to invest in artists to partner with nonprofits, government agencies, and tribal governments to creatively address challenges in civic engagement, public health, climate resilience and social justice across the Central Coast. Amy Burkman is creating murals of YOSAL students around Salinas to create outreach and engagement initiatives to advance Social Justice. You can learn more about the project at https://amyburkman.com/yosal/. 

For more information about the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, contact Tina Engquist at (831) 318-1979 or visit https://unitedwaymcca.org/mural. 

About United Way: United Way Monterey County mobilizes communities to action so all can thrive. For nearly a century, UWMC has partnered with our local community to co-create solutions to our most pressing challenges in Early Childhood Education, Housing, and Financial Stability. Along with a global network of more than 1,000 United Ways, we’re working towards a future where every person and community can rise. To learn more, visit www.unitedwaymcca.org.