Having debuted last year as the Sacramento Mural Festival, Wide Open Walls—now through August 20th—is a full-blown street art extravaganza with gallery openings, mural tours, artist panels, and parties—the Wall Ball, on August 19th, will cap the festival with live DJs, craft cocktails, and interactive art to benefit local arts education.
But the real reason to make the drive to Sacramento is to see no fewer than 40 artists live-painting before your eyes. Look for hearty representation from Sacramento artists, as well as talent from around the world, plus Bay Area native Jeremiah Kille. (Check the map for locations).
Headed that way? Keep an eye out for these 10 international artists.
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Adnate, from Melbourne, Australia // Adnate will be painting at 2131 Capitol Ave. (Sacramento)
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Phlegm, from Sheffield, United Kingdom // Phlegm will be painting at J St. and 7th St. (Sacramento)
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Christina Angelina from Venice, Los Angeles // Christina Angelina will be painting at Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk (Sacramento)
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Askew One, from Auckland, New Zealand // Askew One will be painting at Pipeworks Brewery, 116 N 16th St. (Sacramento)
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Nosego, from Philadelphia, PA// Nosego will be painting at 2131 Capitol Ave. (Sacramento)
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Miles Toland, from Nevada City // Miles Toland will be painting at 1330 N B St. (Sacramento)
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Bryan Valenzuela, from Sacramento // Bryan Valenzuela will be painting at 2710 R St. (Sacramento)
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Caratoes, from Hong Kong // Caratoes will be painting at Food 4 Less, 4555 Mack Rd. (Sacramento)
▲// Wide Open Walls will be held from Aug. 10-20 in multiple locations throughout Sacramento. More information can be found at wow916.com.
