The "Giddy Up Community Gardens" mural was unveiled this morning, accompanied by a tour of the gardens located in Folsom in the block behind Giddy Up Coffee Shop. The mural, painted by Brian Schmidt, adorns the side of an old barn across from the community gardens.
The mural, the barn, and those in attendance at the ceremony
The unveiling of the mural
Remarks were made by Giddy Up owner Frank Richerand, Ben Bensen III, County Agent Will Afton and Brian Schmidt, the artist. Among those present was Scott Wallace, Development Director with the Northshore Food Bank.
Artist Brian Schmidt
Artist Ben Bensen III and Frank Richerand, Giddy Up owner
Will Afton with the LSU Cooperative Extension Service
A close up of the mural corner
The community garden, where much of the produce will make its way to the Northshore Food Bank.
