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The program is expected to last 5 years to cover the quarter
mile of distance to the Black River Landing, which is the most
populated recreational park in the city of Lorain. The first
murals were done as “an act of love” for the city of Lorain as
the artists and LAC paid for most of the supplies from their own
pockets and with the help of the Home Depot located on
Route 58.
The group of local artists wanted to give something back to
their town and used their God-given talents to create the works
of art that adorn the exterior of their building. Having started
the first phase of the artwork the Lorain Arts Council then
planned on creating an art-walk that would bring in art lovers
and tourists to visit the downtown area to enjoy the murals they
have created.
The Mayor of the City of Lorain, Chase Ritenauer, came to
the celebrations, presenting a Proclamation to the Lorain
Arts Council for their dedication to the arts. The
Proclamation stated: “Whereas, the Lorain Arts Council is
hosting the 1st Annual Black River Art...to celebrate
the official presentation of the Mural Project created by
volunteer artists, local children and residents of Lorain
County. The Lorain Arts Council mission is to beautify the City
of Lorain and to promote City tourism through art exhibits and
events, while strengthening art programming, awareness and
appreciation; and
“Whereas, the Lorain Arts Council is hosting a Latino art
exhibit in their Gallery 737 & Art Center to celebrate Hispanic
Heritage Month. The work of local artists and artists from all
around the Northeast Ohio area will be featured at the event;”
then came the official Seal of the City of Lorain and the
Mayor’s signature.
Latino artists included: Carmelo Alvarez, Antonio Barrios,
Augusto Bordelois, Marilyn Borrero, Jeanette Cruz, Nilda
Daleccio, Hector Castellano Lara, Alexander Rivera, and
Murphy Redmond. Also, radio personality and musician Pepe
Rivera played music with his new group called “Friends of
Mine” with Sammy De León closing out the night’s
festivities with his salsa band.
Many residents came from Lorain and Cleveland to enjoy the arts,
music, and food; one of the fun activities was a paper-making
workshop run by International artist Claudio Orso. Not
only did adults have an enjoyable evening, but the children had
“tons of fun,” creating their own paper. Another interesting
attraction was the model search for Miss Lorain Latina as
the up-and-coming Miss Ohio Latina pageant gets under way. The
current reigning Miss Ohio Latina was present to speak on her
incredible adventure as the 2012 winner. The Miss Ohio Latina
Pageant is organized by Yasin Cuevas, who is in full
gear for the new search.
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