San Marcos Dedicates 10 Mini Murals Around Town
On Tuesday, January 29, the City of San Marcos announced the completion and dedication of a group of mini murals by local artist, Rene Perez.
Perez is the creator of 10 mini murals depicting whimsical animal characters in spots around the city:
- “Cat Pie” at 119 E. Hopkins
- “Cupig” at Kissing Alley
- “Rats” at Kissing Alley
- “Birdhouse” at Dunbar Park
- “Heron/Bottle” at Rio Vista Park near the Lions Club tube pickup
- “Squirrel with Trumpet” at the stage in Plaza Park
- “Goats on Wall” at 302 W. Hopkins
- “Heron with Butts” at 345 N. LBJ
- “Rattlesnake/Bobcat” at 120 E. San Antonio Street
- “Trash Fish” at Rio Vista Park near the Ranger Station
The dedication ceremony for all ten mini murals took place on January 19 in Downtown San Marcos.
The City of San Marcos Mural Arts Program commissions murals and provides grants and design assistance to artists in an effort to place murals on public and private property throughout the city.
For more information about the San Marcos Mural Arts Program, contact Recreation Programs Manager Lisa Morris at lmorris@sanmarcostx.gov or Arts Coordinator Trey Hatt at ghatt@sanmarcostx.gov.
