The Mural Society started 25 years ago this month. It was founder Dr. Bob Andrews’ dream to create public murals that capture our area’s rich history and the Society has been PAINTING THE TOWN ever since. Our heartfelt THANKS go out to you the Community for supporting us and making it possible for us to do this important work.
Original Mural Renderings are NOW on Exhibit Own a Piece of Our Local History
49original framed artists renderings of the murals (dating back to 1995) are on exhibit in the Main Gallery at the Visual Arts Center (VAC) & are for sale via silent auction. This is a one of a kind art sale. Don’t miss out on your chance to own one.
To see online photos CLICK HERE. or Stop by and see them in person at the VAC.
Silent Auction bidding is now open and will end during our
Gala Reception on Thursday, January 30th.
GALA TICKETS ONLY $20 (tickets are limited) – Join us for a fun night of food, drink and some living history. Tickets include light appetizers & homemade desserts. Cash bar will be available. To Purchase TicketsCLICK HERE
THIS THURSDAY – Get a Small Taste of our Local History
Join Us for the Third Lecture in Our 1-Hour Local History Series “Punta Gorda – The Pineapple Capital of the Nation“ Thursday, January 9th 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Free Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association
2001 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda
WANT MORE HISTORY? Get the Whole Story Sign Up for These 2 Popular LOCAL History Classes January, February & March Dates Listed Below
Join us as we present the history of the area as told through the murals throughout our beautiful City. Visit all the murals from the comfort of your classroom seat while we present 450+ years of history using the murals as a guide. Hear about the Mural Society and get a sneak peek of upcoming projects.
Presented in 2 Parts: Part 1 – “The Early Years” – from pre-Spanish Exploration to pre-WWI Part 2 –“Post World War I” – continuing the story from WWI to modern day
Location: Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association (PGICA)
2001 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda Cost: $18/Class or $30 for both Classes Class Size is limited ~ Register at PGICA Office or call 941-637-1655 Check the schedule at CLASSES
Part 1 – The Early Years
Part 2 – Post World War I
Monday, Jan 27
1 – 3pm
Wednesday, Jan 29
1 – 3pm
Monday, Feb 17
1 – 3pm
Wednesday, Feb 19
1 – 3pm
Tuesday, Mar 17
1 – 3pm
Thursday, Mar 19
1 – 3pm
GET YOUR MURAL BOOK! Our first Mural Book is available and celebrates our 25th Anniversary.
It’s filled with pictures of all the murals over the years, a little history and lots of local stories.
Get your copy at Copperfish Books (103 W Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda)
Library Mural FUNDRAISER SPONSOR a MURAL BOOK Have Your Favorite Book Featured in the
“Pages from Our Library’s Past” Mural
Your Book’s Title will be painted on the spine of a shelved book in the mural $500 Donation
Limited to only 25 Books – First Come First Serve Accepted Genres: (must be family-friendly)
– Children or Youth Literature
– Classic Novels set in Florida or Local History Books
– Classic Literature
To Sponsor a Mural Book: Complete thisform& mail it in with your donation of $500
Book Title Submissions will be reviewed & approved by the Mural Society
The location of each book title in the mural will be determined by the Mural Society
January Update on Library Mural Fundraising
Once again we raised a significant amount of funds last month getting us to an amazing 80% of our goal. If you’ve donated, THANK YOU! If you haven’t, please consider becoming a Mural Book Sponsor as discussed above. Or you can make a donation of any amount online or by mail:
By Mail: Send a check (payable to PGHMS) to:
PGHMS, PO BOX 510506, Punta Gorda, FL 33951 All Donation Amounts are
Welcomed and Appreciated
and are tax deductable!
Support Provided by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County & the Shively Charitable Foundation