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'Paint the Park' Fan Voting Opens

April 12, 2018 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Sacramento Republic FC News Release


Republic by Mark Pedras
Republic by Mark Pedras
(Sacramento Republic FC)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Sacramento Republic FC has opened fan voting for the best mural from "Paint the Park: A Celebration of Sacramento Art.'

Fans can cast their vote online for their favorite design from the event by going to SacRepublicFC.com. Five finalists were selected by a panel of judges consisting of Republic FC, Wide Open Walls, performance artist David Garibaldi and visual artists Raphael Delgado and Maren Conrad.

Voting will close on April 17 and the winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize and be honored during halftime of Republic FC's match against the Colorado Switchbacks on April 18.

"Paint the Park' was a collaboration between Republic FC and Wide Open Walls that turned Papa Murphy's Park into an open-air canvas on April 7. Over 70 artists were in attendance to paint the fence scrim around the stadium in what was an unprecedented showcase of local art in Sacramento sports. The artwork from the event will be on display for fans to enjoy for the remainder of the season.

"Paint the Park' Artist Finalists:

* Fútbol in Action by Lin Fei Fei

* Strong and Majestic Core of Sacramento by Jenn Ponci

* Spirit of Sacramento by Anthony Padilla

* Republic by Mark Pedras

* Conquering the Game by Jared Konopitski

How to Vote:

* SacRepublicFC.com: Click on the "Vote for Your Favorite" image and fill out the ballot from a desktop or mobile browser.





Images from this story

Spirit of Sacramento by Anthony Padilla
Spirit of Sacramento by Anthony Padilla

Conquering the Game by Jared Konopitski
Conquering the Game by Jared Konopitski

Strong and Majestic Core of Sacramento by Jenn Ponci
Strong and Majestic Core of Sacramento by Jenn Ponci

Futbol in Action by Lin Fei Fei
Futbol in Action by Lin Fei Fei

Republic by Mark Pedras
Republic by Mark Pedras

 

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