2801 Mission Street
Mission District
This mural, titled Culture of the Crossroads, was done in 1998 by Precita Eyes. It covers the 24th Street side of the McDonalds Restaurant.
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Precita Eyes is a multipurpose community based arts organization that has played an integral role in the city’s cultural heritage and arts education. One of only three community mural centers in the United States, the organization sponsors and implements ongoing mural projects throughout the Bay Area and internationally. In addition, it has a direct impact on arts education in the San Francisco Mission District by offering four weekly art classes for children and youth (18 months through 19 years) and other classes for adults. These classes and community mural projects enable children and youth to develop their individuality and confidence through creative activities and to experience unifying, positive social interaction through collaboration.
December 2013 update. This McDonald’s is going through a complete remodel. The mural will be gone, with the exception of the back wall. The mural has truly served its purpose and changes happen. Art and Architecture is glad that we were able to document the mural and bring it to you.
If you are interested in reading further Mission Local has written a very nice article here.
Good for McDonald’s to let them paint the wall. I wonder if they had to approve the images first?