Muralists Sought to Tell City’s Story
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Montebello has an 850-foot stretch of sound wall and a story to tell.
Now city officials are looking for one or more artists to paint four murals along South Vail Avenue, where construction crews are working on a new Metrolink station.
Each mural is to measure 30 feet by 10 feet, and each must depict an aspect of the city’s history, Assistant City Manager Mario Guerra said.
One idea, he said, is to highlight Montebello’s past glory as a haven for rose growers. He added that images of the city’s best-known residents, as well as those from neighboring Commerce, may also figure into the artwork.
The Metrolink station, which will serve commuters between Riverside and downtown Los Angeles, is expected to be complete by summer. Accordingly, Guerra said, the artwork must be finished by May.
Artists hoping to submit proposals for the murals must contact Guerra by 5 p.m. Wednesday. He can be reached at (213) 887-1371.
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