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2024 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence for Economic Development Through the Arts

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Artists work on a large mural featuring a dragon, using multiple ladders and spray paint. Two people are visible, one on a ladder and another below, with traffic cones surrounding the area.

MURALS

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ART + MUSIC JAM WEEKEND

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concept & PROGRAMMING by local edition creative

A young man with tattoos wearing a white tank top, a blue and white trucker cap, and wireless earbuds, painting a red and orange wall outdoors during daytime.
Workers create a colorful mural on a large brick wall using stencils and paint, depicting various abstract and stylized figures. Ladders, a scissor lift, and painting supplies are visible nearby.
A man working on a colorful mural on a brick wall, standing on a green lift platform with umbrellas attached for shade, with pink and purple floral outlines on a white background.
Two people stand in front of a bright red mural featuring a stylized comic character with a sword and fire, possibly referencing manga or anime imagery.
Person spray painting a mural on a wall with vibrant colors.
A man standing in front of a colorful mural that says "Dreaming" in large, decorative letters.
Two women painting large canvas outdoors under a beige umbrella at an art festival. One woman in a blue dress and sun hat is painting on a colorful, abstract piece; the other woman with long blonde hair and dark shorts is sketching on a blank canvas.
A woman with dark curly hair, wearing a black shirt and a brown apron, painting a large outdoor mural on a canvas. The mural features line art of a face with blue shades, depicting a person with long hair and a horn, with another face in the backgrou
Two women are painting on a large canvas outdoors at an event. One woman is holding a paintbrush and working on the artwork, while the other woman is holding a container of blue paint. They are dressed casually with wide-brimmed hats, and there is a
Woman drawing with chalk on a colorful chalkboard outside under a large umbrella.
An older man wearing a straw hat, glasses, a light green polo shirt, jeans, and black gloves paints an orange and white abstract mural on a large surface outdoors under a canopy.
A group of five children sitting on a stone ledge outdoors, playing acoustic guitars during daytime.
People playing guitars and singing on an outdoor stage with microphones and a canopy, with trees in the background.
Children playing guitars on stage at a music event.
A woman and several children playing guitars and singing on a stage outdoors under a shelter, with trees in the background.
People at an outdoor art event creating and viewing large painted canvases under umbrellas in a park.
A woman wearing a purple tank top, paint-splattered white pants, and a gray sun hat is painting a large outdoor canvas with a sunset scene using a large brush. She is holding a palette with blue paint. The background shows trees, people, and tents at
Woman standing next to orange scaffold in front of a mural with images of a bear, flowers, a bird, and the words 'The Golden State' on a blue background.
A man with a red beard and mustache wearing a black hat and white shirt, singing passionately into a microphone on an outdoor stage, surrounded by musical equipment and trees in the background.
Three women sitting at a community table outdoors, smiling, with informational pamphlets and flyers on display, surrounded by trees and parked cars.
Two men standing behind a booth with a banner that says 'Reveal and Win Game' at an outdoor event, with artwork on display behind them and a green park area in the background.
Two women wearing sun hats and sunglasses are smiling and reading a colorful brochure together outdoors. One woman is wearing an orange shirt with a yellow scarf, and the other is in a blue floral shirt. They are standing in front of a brick wall wit
A young woman standing in front of a wall with a colorful mural featuring stylized human figures in a modern art style, with one figure holding a flag. She wears a blue cap, gray jacket, white shirt, and black pants with colorful patterns, standing o
A man with curly hair and a beard standing in front of a colorful mural of a retro camera on a white brick wall, with shadows cast on the wall.
Male drummer with long hair, sunglasses, and beard playing a drum set on stage with a colorful background.
A man with long hair and a beard, wearing a beige cap and white t-shirt, plays a silver flute at an outdoor event, with microphone and tree background.
A man with a beard in a black cap and patterned black shirt smiling and waving with a microphone in his hand on an outdoor stage.
A man with curly hair and a headband playing a gold trumpet during a live outdoor music performance.
Man wearing a large cowboy hat and sunglasses, smiling and pointing at the camera, outdoors in a park with people and trees in the background.
Two women are painting at an outdoor event. One woman with blonde hair and sunglasses is kneeling and mixing colors, while the other woman with a large sunhat and patterned pants stand nearby, smiling and holding her hat. There are trees, tents, and
A woman painting a large colorful mural of a toucan on an outdoor display board during daytime. She is using a small brush and has a tattoo on her arm, with trees and people in the background.
A woman in a blue dress and a large straw hat is kneeling on a white sheet while painting a large, colorful mural of orange and yellow butterflies against a swirling blue and white background.
An artist painting a large portrait of a woman's face on a canvas at an outdoor event. The portrait features a woman with straight hair and a calm expression, with a colorful mountain and lake landscape beneath her face.
Woman wearing a straw hat with a colorful ribbon, painting a large blue and white abstract mural outdoors.
A woman and a child watching an artist paint a large outdoor mural during the daytime.
Three people sitting on a picnic blanket at an outdoor festival with art displays and other attendees in the background.
Two people sitting back to back on a blanket in a park, each holding a colorful drink with straws, with a woman standing and a woman baking in the background.
A smiling man and woman wearing sunglasses sitting on grass at an outdoor event, with people in the background under trees and tents.
A young woman with long reddish-brown hair smiling at the camera, holding a pink and purple fan that says "Cheers" at an outdoor event in a park. She is wearing a white tank top and a distressed denim skirt, with yellow sunglasses hanging from her wa
Group of people sitting on the grass at an outdoor event, with some holding drinks and one person using a fan, during daytime.
A young woman with an afro hairstyle holding a white parasol, wearing colorful clothing, earrings, and bracelets, standing outdoors in a park with people and trees in the background.
Three people sitting on the grass in a park, with a dog, during daytime. One person is sitting on a blanket, and two are squatting or kneeling beside. The group appears to be enjoying a casual outdoor gathering. Background shows trees, people walking
A man wearing sunglasses, a gray fedora, and a black T-shirt is painting an abstract, colorful artwork on a large canvas outdoors during a daytime event. He is seated on the ground, holding a brush, with a white umbrella next to him and a paint conta
Two artists painting large abstract murals outdoors under umbrellas at a park event, with people and trees in the background.
A woman is painting a mural of a woman with orange and red hair on an outdoor wall. She is sitting on a small stool, holding a paintbrush and a container of paint, working on the lower part of the mural. The background shows trees, a grassy area, and
Painter creates a colorful abstract art piece with swirling lines and circles on a large canvas outdoors under a white umbrella.
A woman in sunglasses speaks into a microphone at an outdoor event, wearing a colorful floral dress and a name badge. She is standing near a stage with trees and a building in the background.
A man with a beard in a floral shirt holding drumsticks and standing behind a drum set, with a colorful abstract background.
A man wearing a Hawaiian shirt, hat, and sunglasses playing a flute on an outdoor stage with a microphone and music stand.
A woman singing on stage wearing a sun hat, pink sunglasses, floral crop top, matching floral pants, large pink earrings, and colorful bracelets, holding a microphone.
A woman wearing a large straw hat, pink sunglasses, and pink earrings, performs on stage while holding a microphone. She is dressed in a floral two-piece outfit with a matching top and pants, and has tattoos on her right arm. A man is playing drums i
A woman in pink top and white shorts dancing at an outdoor event with a young girl in green with white flowers playing on a blanket on the grass, while other people watch in the background.
An outdoor art event in a park with an artist painting a large landscape on a canvas under an umbrella, people sitting in chairs, and some standing and observing, with trees and a stage in the background.
Outdoor festival with multiple tents and booths on a grassy area under trees, promoting local businesses and energy organizations.
People at an outdoor booth with a turquoise canopy displaying 'mceCleanEnergy.com,' with chalk drawings on blackboards depicting outdoor scenes and animals.
People at an outdoor art booth under a purple tent, displaying colorful paintings and a chalkboard sign that says "Welcome to Futures Explored." Vegetation and trees are visible in the background.
Three people smiling inside a booth at an outdoor event, with a black canopy that reads 'CreativeConcordCA.com' and a purple backdrop with colorful artwork.
Person playing guitar at outdoor event with audience sitting and standing around on grass
Woman playing an acoustic guitar while singing into a microphone.
People sitting and directing a fountain with water at a courtyard during an outdoor event, with a pink sign in the foreground promoting a Sunday music lineup at Salvio Pacheco Square.
People painting abstract art on a large canvas outdoors under a large umbrella, with trees and a park setting in the background.
Woman with tattoos and dark hair tied in a ponytail painting a colorful landscape on a large canvas with a brush
Outdoor art fair with vendors selling paintings and art, including a large portrait of a woman with black hair, surrounded by trees and tents.
Outdoor market booth for Guitars not Guns with guitars and promotional materials displayed, people looking at the booth, trees, and park setting.
A woman wearing a large sun hat, a magenta dress, and blue gloves standing outdoors at an art fair, holding a small container and smiling. Behind her are paintings on display, including one with orange and yellow butterflies swirling in a blue abstra
A woman painting a large portrait of a woman's face on a canvas outdoors, with trees and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
Group of people enjoying an outdoor event at a park, laughing and dancing, with tents, umbrellas, and art displays in the background.
A man wearing sunglasses and a red bandana is playing a guitar and standing in front of a microphone, with another musician blurred in the background.
A man playing a trumpet outdoors during a live music performance.
Group of people painting large colorful canvases outdoors in a park during daytime.
A middle-aged man playing a conga drum and a keyboard with a smile, in a colorful, artistic indoor setting.
A man wearing a black cap and orange scarf is drawing on a colorful mural with a black and white marker.
A woman stands in front of her art displayed at an outdoor market. The painting is a vibrant, abstract depiction of two women with flowing hair, surrounded by swirling light and dark blue hues.
A woman standing outside near a colorful butterfly painting on a canvas at an art event. The woman is wearing a dress inspired by Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night painting. There is a park and people in the background.
Two artists painting at an outdoor art event, surrounded by colorful paintings and trees.
Senior man with grey hair and beard wearing sunglasses, tank top, and headband, holding a guitar on stage at an outdoor live music event with a colorful painted backdrop.
A woman sitting on a white sheet in front of a large, colorful painting of a parrot surrounded by leaves at an outdoor art event. The woman has long dark hair, is smiling, and wearing a black top and green pants. There are several people, art signs,
A man with sunglasses and a mustache stands outdoors next to a large abstract painting with looping lines and shapes, set under a patio umbrella on a grassy area during sunset. There are containers of paint and art supplies on a white sheet in front
Two women standing beside a large colorful portrait of a woman with black hair and a background of cloudy sky and green hills at an outdoor event in a park.
A woman standing in front of a large ocean-themed painting at an outdoor art event, with a sign that says 'Hannah Balke' nearby.
A young woman painting with bright colors on a large canvas outdoors during daytime.
A smiling man with glasses holding a power drill at an outdoor art fair, with wooden sculptures and other art pieces displayed under a blue canopy.
Person with long black hair wearing a red headband giving a woman an Asian-inspired haircut outdoors in a park with people and trees in the background.
A group of people playing traditional Japanese drums outdoors during a cultural festival. They are wearing colorful costumes and standing behind large drums, striking them with drumsticks.
A group of five people playing traditional Japanese drums outdoors, dressed in colorful clothing and headbands during a festival.
A woman smiling at the camera sits at an outdoor event with a red and white keyboard on her left and a music keyboard on a stand behind her, surrounded by trees and people in the background.
Two musicians, a man and a woman, performing on stage with drums and electric guitar, in front of a colorful mural background at an outdoor event.
A small live music performance taking place in an outdoor courtyard of a multi-story building with balconies. A woman in a teal dress is singing into a microphone, accompanied by a musician playing a keyboard. Two large speakers are set up, and a bla
Musicians performing on an outdoor stage at a music festival, with one woman singing into a microphone and another man playing on a keyboard, both under a canopy.
A woman singing passionately into a microphone on stage at an outdoor event, with a colorful banner reading "Creative Concord" in the background.
Two musicians perform on an outdoor stage: one playing bass guitar and the other playing drums, with trees and a fence in the background.
Three women and two girls standing in front of a large mural featuring a stylized warrior with flames in the background. The mural has red, orange, gray, and white colors and depicts martial arts action. A purple sign reads "Creative Concord".
Colorful mural on building showing abstract human figures dancing and celebrating, with a tree casting shadows on the sidewalk in front.
Two women watch as an artist spray paints a colorful graffiti mural on a large wall.
A man standing on a lift in front of a colorful mural that says 'Flaming' with pink, orange, and purple flames.
A woman smiling and pointing at a colorful mural of various nature scenes and animals on a building wall, with palm trees and a metal gate nearby.
Colorful mural on a white brick wall depicting abstract shapes in pink, purple, yellow, and blue, with string lights hanging above and outdoor furniture in front.

Creative concord is a celebration of arts, culture, and Community

Abstract artwork with vibrant purple, pink, and black streaks on a black background.

2023 HIGHLIGHTS

Vertical streaks of pink, purple, and black colors blending into each other in an abstract pattern.

2022 HIGHLIGHTS

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