The Downtown Association of San Marcos, the Dunbar Heritage Association, Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos, and the Indigenous Cultures Institute have collaborated to bring a new Diversity mural to downtown San Marcos that is nearly ready to make its debut. Robert Jones, the selected local muralist, has created an expansive work that will celebrate all the cultures that make San Marcos an inclusive, welcoming community.
The mural is a community funded project that has already benefited from the generosity of more than thirty local businesses and citizens
The final mural will be located near the intersection of MLK Drive and LBJ Drive on a prominent brick wall of the Crossroads Building (110 E. Martin Luther King Drive). Mark Shields, the building owner, has been a strong supporter of the project and welcomes this mural on his site.
The dedication will take place at the site on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. featuring Robert Jones’ description of his work. Claudea Blythe with the Dunbar Heritage Association will also describe some of the interactive features, symbolism, and treasures hidden within the mural. It will be streaming live on Facebook @ celebrate diversity-community mural.
This mural will be a true testament to the inclusiveness of San Marcos for everyone to enjoy for years to come!