Arts & Entertainment

Newest Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Will Be Unveiled Saturday

The equine-themed mural was painted by Linda Churchill and will be shown at the Business Barn on Main Street at 4th.

The latest mural from the Ramona H.E.A.R.T. project is set to be unveiled on March 16, the orgnization announced.

Art appreciators and residents can visit the Business Barn on Saturday from 3-6 p.m., to check out the latest completed mural, which has an equine theme.

Artist Linda Churchill of San Diego will be putting the final touches on this second mural for the community of Ramona, sponsored by supporters and members of the Equine community.   

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There will be a private VIP reception with the artist, a tasting of local wines paired with cheese and appetizers for those who have donated to this mural.

Fundraising activities carry on right to the finish line, so it’s not too late to become a donor. PayPal is set up on the Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural web site at http://ramonamurals.com.  

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The group is encouraging businesses to donate $250 with the added benefits of being named on the plaque at the site, with acknowledgment and links on the web site to the business’ web site.

Horse owners are asked to donate just $10 a horse. There will be an opportunity drawing at the unveiling and an auction of a copy of the mural signed by the artist.

The mission of the Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project is “To encourage economic vitality by increasing tourism, promoting community pride, and celebrating our rich cultural heritage through an outstanding outdoor visual arts program.” 

Since the first mural installation of Casey Tibbs on the Town & Country Real Estate & Home Loans building at 10th and Main Streets, the Mural group has been negotiating with building owners, issuing Artist Calls, and fund raising.  For example, the Chamber of Commerce is actively engaged in fund raising for a mural depicting “Historic Ramona Commerce”, the artist has been chosen and the selection of its location is being finalized.  Work is expected to begin this Spring.

All the murals will follow the H.E.A.R.T. which is an acronym coined to reflect Ramona’s location in the geographic center of the County (the heart of San Diego County).  The letters stand for “H” for Historic and Hiking, “E” for Equine, “A” for Arts, Antiques and Agriculture, “R” for scenic rural vistas and drives, and “T” for Tasting of fine wines (Ramona Valley was designated an American Viticultural Area in 2006 by the Federal Government.) 

For information on how you can help or participate, contact President, Elaine Lyttleton at 760-787-1102.

—Taken from a press release from Ramona H.E.A.R.T.


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