Napa Chamber of Commerce

napaARTwalk, www.napaartwalk.org. Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition in Downtown Napa presented by Napa Community Redevelopment Agency and Arts Council Napa Valley. Visit all ten sculptures! At each sculpture, when you see the black and white boxes; if you have a smart phone, you can download a free scanner app. Then “scan” the code with your phone’s camera and link to the audio tour.

Murals
The Napa Chamber of Commerce has created large hand-painted murals on the sides of buildings in downtown Napa. The murals depict various scenes and times in Napa's history. The project was initiated by Leadership Napa Valley. The latest and final project was the Hispanic Heritage Mural and its March 30 dedication ceremony which is detailed below.

Hispanic Heritage Mural
An Artistic Tribute to Napa Valley's Hispanic Pioneers and Contemporary Leaders - dedication ceremony for the new mural in Downtown Napa.
Location: 1127 First Street, Opposite Dwight Murray Plaza
Artists: Cor Grieve and Jose Charles

19th Century Napa River
Location: First and Main Streets
Artists: Steve Della Maggiora and Susan Clifford

The scene selected for this mural is the Napa River circa 1900. The view is from the Third Street Bridge looking south. The two artists, Steve Della Maggiora of Napa and Susan Clifford of St. Helena, have used a realistic style with true colors and hues with a warm summer sky casting glistening shadows onto the river. The colorful history of Napa is exemplified with the many wharfs, mills, wineries, schooners and steamships. It is important to note that no 19th century structure directly related to Napa's maritime commerce still exists.
The schooner "Emma", piloted by Captain George Pinkham, and the sternwheeler "Zinfandel", piloted by Captain N.H. Wulff, are both depicted in the mural. Their original homes still stand and have been designated City Landmarks by the Cultural Heritage Commission.

Famous Napa Valley Residents and Buildings
(circa 1907)
Location: First and Randolph Streets
Artist: Mikulas Kravjansky

Copyright © 1996 by Mikulas Kravjansky
Used with the artist's permission.
Credit the 1908 "Napa City and County Portfolio and Directory" and extensive research by the artist for this remarkable reflection of Napa in the year 1907. Prominently featured are Sheriff David Dunlap (with hat), Napa Mayor David Sterling Kyser (moustache and sideburns), Superior Court Judge Henry C. Gesford (with beard), and Justice of the Peace (and later State Senator) Nathan Coombs. Shown on the newspaper page is Lena A. Jackson, school superintendent.

The mural also includes noteworthy buildings of the day, including (left to right) the Goodman Library, Napa County Courthouse, Migliavacca Mansion, and Central School. Prominent industries and styles of the time are also featured.

Napa resident Mikulas (Miky) Kravjansky devoted months of effort to this work of art. The Czechoslovakian-born artist has gained an international following, with his works featured around the world.

Old-Fashioned (1908) Fourth of July Parade in Downtown Napa
Location: Pacific Bell Building (East side on Randolph Street, across from the Napa Town Center)
Artist: David Huddleston

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