The Manteca Convention & Visitors Bureau enhances
the image of Manteca as “a Destination.”

We collaborate with others to cultivate, develop and promote activities such as conferences, meetings, events and athletic tournaments. We develop partnerships within the region that increase the economic well being of our business community and serve as a resource to our residents and tourists.

Manteca… the “Heart of California”

California Public Art and Mural Symposium 2007

Tentative Schedule

October 18^th

2:00 – 5:00 PM Pre-Registration

Showdown Artist may pick up materials

Vendor Registration

2:00 – 3:00 PM Kathy Harris – Keynote Address

3:00 – 5:00 PM Cities meet the Artists – Artists Tradeshow

6:00 PM Big League Dreams Party

October 19^th

7:00 – 8:00 AM Vendor Set-up

9:00 – 9:45 AM Registration & Continental Breakfast

Tradeshow Begins

9:45 – 10:00 AM Welcome – Manteca Mural Society

10:00 – 11:00 AM Kathy Harris - Keynote

11:00 11:15 AM Break/Tradeshow

11:15 – 12:15 PM Mural as an RDA Tool – Terrence Grindall

12:15 – 1:15 PM Catered Lunch

1:15 – 2:30 PM Artists. How do you Approach Design

2:30 – 3:30 PM What Happens to a Mural that has Out-lived it’s life. Conservation or Say Goodbye

3:30 – 5:00 PM Manteca High Mural Tours

6:00 – 7:30 PM Street Party with Artist Showcase

Hip Hop Art Contest

Metal Art

Art Stroll

October 20^th

8:00 – 8:45 AM Registration & Continental Breakfast

Tradeshow Begins

8:45 – 9:00 AM Mural Society

9:00 – 10:00 AM How to Start a Mural or Public Art Program

10:00 – 10:15 AM Break / Tradeshow

10:00 – 5:00 PM Artist Showcase / Manteca High

1. Chainsaw Art

2. Metal Art

3. Culinary Art

4. Gourd Art

5. Boulder Art

6. Spray Can Art

7. Landscape Art

8. Sand Art

9. Ice Sculptures

10. Glass Blowing

11. Quilts

12. Jewelry Making

Children’s Sidewalk Art Contest

3:00 PM Showdown Judging

6:00 – 9:00 PM Awards Ceremony / Auction – Manteca Senior Center

October 21^st

8:00 – 5:00 PM Mural in a Day

5:00 PM Dedication to City