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Welcome to the “BIGGEST” art event this year! Updates:
August 20- Attention mural artists!! If you would like to participate in the next Mural Fest, stay tuned for the 'Call to Artists', which will be released this Fall. If you would like to be added to our mailing list or to get more information, please email us at
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August 13- If you are interested in booking a free Mural Tour this fall please contact us at
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August 6- Many thanks to the artists, the sponsors, the Mfest staff, our volunteers and contributors, and to the public for making Mural Fest 2K7 a success! This year's murals have made a positive impact in downtown Winnipeg, and they help to raise the bar for new mural art in the city. We are already looking forward to 2008!
August 3- visit www.themuralsofwinnipeg.com for artist interviews and photos of the artists at work.
Cyrus Smith:
http://www.themuralsofwinnipeg.com/Mpages/index.php?action=gotomural&muralid=217
Bert Monterona:
http://www.themuralsofwinnipeg.com/Mpages/index.php?action=gotomural&muralid=251
Jesse Reno:
http://www.themuralsofwinnipeg.com/Mpages/index.php?action=gotomural&muralid=457
Ian August:
http://www.themuralsofwinnipeg.com/Mpages/index.php?action=gotomural&muralid=469
Marco Scarpato:
http://www.themuralsofwinnipeg.com/Mpages/index.php?action=gotomural&muralid=481
Graffiti Art Programming Inc. (GAP) presents the 2007 Winnipeg International Mural Festival, Mural Fest 2K7 – a unique opportunity for Winnipeggers to host our own urban artist studio and mural gallery, created by 5 talented local and international festival artists. Now in its second year, Mural Fest 2K7 promises mural artwork as diverse, creative and thoughtful as the artists themselves. Main Street will once again be alive with mural artists at work, and this year's artists have an edge in terms of style and content. The jury was looking for thought provoking material to create conversation. There are many themes ranging from the environment to censorship that we hope will resonate with Festival participants. On this website you will find the artists’ drawings of the murals, as well as information on the meaning behind the artwork and some background on the artists themselves. Be sure to bring the Festival Guide with you as you tour the sites for 2007, and remember to take in the murals from the inaugural Mural Fest 2K6 – they are only here for one more year before beginning an international art tour. Don’t miss the chance to learn more about urban art from special guests and the artists themselves at our Seeing + Doing Artist Symposium, held throughout the Festival in July and August. This year’s Symposium will feature dynamic and innovative programming that will reach a broad demographic – there is something for everyone. All events are free and open to the public. GAP is very pleased at the support and enthusiasm that Mural Fest 2K7 has received, and the success that Mural Fest 2K6 has achieved. The Mural Fest event has not only been an exciting education opportunity for GAP artists seeking mentorship from the mural artists; it has also put Winnipeg on the map as a centre of urban art, and has become a project model for other Canadian cities. This lends itself well to the future international touring plans for the murals created during the Festival. Thank you to all of our supporters, sponsors and funding partners. We hope you find Mural Fest 2K7 an enriching and enjoyable experience to watch these works in progress. I look forward to seeing you there. 
Steve Wilson
Founder and Director
Graffiti Art Programming Inc.
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