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MillHouse and the Cotton Mill Partners, Ltd. invite you to attend our third juried Mural Festival at the Cotton Mill located at 610 Elm Street, McKinney, Texas 75069.

The festival will be held on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 from 10 am to 4 pm. MuralFest is open to the public free of charge. The Friday evening Meet-the-Artists reception on May 31st is open to VIP PASS holders. Fort Worth musician Ginny Mac will perform during the Friday reception. Food and drinks will be provided by theMagazine - Fairview + Lucas and Favorite Brands.

Muralists will paint 4 original designs on the southeast walls of the historic Cotton Mill facility. In addition, ten artists will paint 48x96 inch mobile murals, which will be auctioned off during the festival. In addition to watching murals come to life, participants can enjoy food  and drinks, performances by local musicians, and a community canvas paint zone.

Alex Bugg of Littleton, Colorado is this year's featured muralist for her “Spirit of Texas Music” design, which is featured on our collectible festival T-shirt. Additional wall muralists include: Trenise Williams, Denise Kendrick, and Audie Pope.  The ten artists painting mobile murals include Corin Wilke, Pam Ewell, Anna Terry, Carly Haynie, Bree Smith, Rita Vicari, Jessica Carder, Nolan Mueller, Ivanevid, and Danielle Mio Sogna. Each of their mobile murals will be auctioned online during the festival.  Take home mobile murals can be purchased through online bidding at https://app.galabid.com/muralfest2024.

The Music Stage, sponsored by the HEB Helping Here, features the following artists: Erick Fayard, Amanda Riley, Abram Olivas, Rachel Stacy, and the Travelin’ Jed Band.

The $50 VIP Pass includes admission to the Meet-the-Artists opening reception on Friday at the Cotton Mill, a collectible festival T-shirt and glass, and access to the shaded VIP section throughout the festival. Tickets are available on the MillHouse website. Food is available for purchase with Luchas Tacos, Oopsie Scoopsie Italian Ice, as well as beverages by the Boozy Bar.

MillHouse member Alli Koch of AlliKDesign is providing creative mentorship opportunities for the mural finalists which includes design feedback, painting tips, and techniques. She will be painting a mural the day before the festival as a part of the mentorship process.

Mural sponsors include  Mark and Lori Farrell, Presidium, Higier Allen & Lautin, P.C., MNC Candle Co, and anonymous donors. 

Funding and in-kind support is provided by the Cotton Mill Partners, McKinney Arts Commission, Visit McKinney, McKinney Community Development Corporation, HEB Helping Here, theMagazine Fairview + Lucas, Favorite Brands, and Sherwin Williams.
 

Location: 610 Elm St McKinney, TX 75069

Website: https://mckinneycottonmill.com/