Programs
Precita Eyes Muralists is one of only a handful of mural arts organizations in the United States. It maintains two centers. The original Mural Arts Center at 348 Precita Avenue which is used primarily by the education program to house all toddler, kids and youth classes. The Precita Eyes Mural Arts and Visitors Center at 2981 24th Street that conducts mural tours, has a small art supply and mural merchandise store, is used as a gallery space, a space for workshops for adults to plan and design mural art, a space to work on mosaics and portable murals and contains some of Precita Eyes Muralists’ Offices.
Precita Eyes Muralists offers weekly art classes for toddlers, children and youth 18 months to 19 years old. These programs enable students to find and develop their confidence and individuality through arts and crafts, and experience positive social interaction through collaboration in a safe environment. It also offers regular workshops for adults such as the Community Mural Arts Education Workshop. Overall the educational programs serve approximately 3,000 children, youth and adults yearly, most of whom qualify as moderate to low income.
Precita Eyes offers walking tours that cover mural history and the cultural and historical significance of the murals in Balmy Alley and the wider Mission district. Tours are open to the public during the weekends. Private tours for large groups such as school classes or visiting groups can be scheduled during the weekday and are tailored to the audience. Tours can be conducted in English or Spanish.
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