Cow-munity Mural

“Cow-munity Mural” was our second mural-in-a-weekend project painted by volunteers. This was a very heartwarming project because so many of the volunteer artists had stories to tell about their lives on the dairies. This project really touched the people in our community, some of them even brought photos of their favorite cows to share with us! D.S. Gordon acted as designer and Master Muralist with the assistance of Pete Evaristo as co-muralist. We also had some terrific help from local artists; Guillermo Kelly, Terri Pasquini, and Jim Quinonez. This 13.5’ by 95’ mural (a huge work for volunteers to complete in only two days!) is painted on the west-facing wall of the old Mars Department Store at 230 W. Yosemite Avenue. It was dedicated October 2, 2005.

Service Above Self

“Service Above Self” is a tribute to the 100th anniversary of Rotary International and their service in local communities as well as throughout the world. This 14’x40’ mural is located on the South wall of 158 N. Maple Avenue in the city parking lot across from the post office. The artist, Don Gray, created an extremely detailed mural filled with images of people helping people to commemorate this Centennial. We were able to combine this mural with a landscaping project by the city as well as seating and a fountain for Rotary Plaza.

Sierra’s Crown Mural

“Sierra’s Crown” by Dan Petersen on the west wall of 226 East Yosemite Avenue is a 13’ x 17’ mural that shows Manteca as a crossroads to Yosemite Valley. It is a stunning view of Yosemite National Park showing Half Dome and the Merced River. It was dedicated in conjunction with Veterans Plaza, which included the creation of a xeriscape of rocks leading into the mural. Also, on the American Legion Building is a bronze plaque recognizing our founding donors.

Pumpkin Harvest

“Pumpkin Harvest” was an exciting mural-in-a-weekend project painted by volunteer artists. D.S. Gordon acted as designer and Master Muralist with the assistance of Pete Evaristo as co-muralist. It is on the north wall of Angles Beauty Care at 145 N. Main Street. Thanks to the Perry family, Manteca is one of the largest pumpkin growing areas in the country and this mural showcases the annual pumpkin pitching to harvest these great pumpkins. This is a 14’ by 54’ community effort that highlights part of our agricultural heritage.

Golden Gateway to Manteca

“Golden Gateway to Manteca” The commissioned artist, Ron Pecchenino, continued our theme of Manteca as a crossroads of Northern California, this mural shows Manteca as a crossroads to San Francisco. This is a 10’ x 20’ mural that is on second story of the east wall of 213 W. Yosemite Avenue. Just look up to see a beautiful work of art!

Crossroads

“Crossroads” by D.S. Gordon located at the corner of Yosemite Avenue and Main Street depicts that same intersection at the time of Manteca’s incorporation as a city in 1918. It was a time of transition from horsepower & seasonal rains for growing to automobiles, trains and irrigation. Great futures were possible as towns began to appear throughout the Central Valley. The image is 20’ x 78’ and was unveiled and dedicated June 1, 2003 on Manteca’s 85th birthday. This mural is on the Century Furniture Building at 110 West Yosemite Avenue.