The first piece of public art to go through Aurora’s new public art ordinance will be unveiled Saturday. The mural will be unveiled behind Aurora Fastprint, 54 E. Galena Boulevard, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the inaugural Fox River Arts Ramble.
Aurora Fastprint owner Kim Granholm commissioned artist Cheryl Holz to create a piece of art for the back of building that is adjacent to the Fox River and faces New York Street in Aurora.
Holz, of Aurora, is a longtime collage artist working upstairs in Aurora Art Studios.
“This will not be a mural in the traditional sense, painted directly on to a wall,” Holz said. “Kim wanted to employ some of the newest printing technology to wrap the back of the building.”
Fox River Arts Ramble is a one-day self-guided tour of art along the Fox River from Aurora to Elgin. Downtown Aurora features nine locations. For more information visit www.foxriverarts.com.
During the Ramble, Holz will open her studio for visitors, along with neighboring artist Anne Von Ehr. Schubert will read poetry from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Aurora Fastprint will have an open house with music, light snacks, and cocktails for the remainder of the afternoon.
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