ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) - Wide Open Walls, the nonprofit organization renowned for transforming neighborhoods with over 400 murals across the greater Sacramento region, proudly announces the unveiling of its latest artistic gift to the City of Elk Grove.

Following the completion of two celebrated works, the Elk on the Bartholomew Barn and the Girl on the Swing at the XHOPElocal Foundation, Wide Open Walls is excited to reveal The Sunflowers, a vibrant mural created by local artists Tim Lindsey and Daniel Pedersen on the exterior of the Elk Grove Food Bank.

This milestone marks another chapter in Elk Grove’s 25th anniversary celebration and highlights the city’s vision of making art an integral part of a thriving, connected community.

The event will take place on Monday, Oct. 20, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Elk Grove Food Bank, located at 9888 Kent St. Guests will enjoy food provided by Elk Grove Food Bank Services and wine from Bartholomew Family Vineyards. The formal program will begin at 5:45 p.m.

The unveiling will include remarks from Sacramento County Supervisor Pat Hume, Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen, Elk Grove Food Bank Board President Dr. Suman Singha and Artists Tim Lindsey and Daniel Pedersen.

The celebration will bring together the mural artists, city and county leaders, Elk Grove Food Bank clients, board members, and community sponsors. A special presentation of the Key to the City will be made to a centenarian client of the Food Bank, underscoring the event’s spirit of community and gratitude.