# Event Details

- **Event Name**: "Ditching the Studio- The Power  of Public Art" with Artist Rafael Blanco
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join the FAC for an artist talk with muralist Rafael Blanco to explore the power of public art.About this EventThe FAC is holding an artist talk featuring artist Rafael Blanco, muralist who painted "Lester Bowie" mural at 69 S Market St to explore the power of public art. Native of Alicante (Spain), Rafael Blanco is a visual public artist fascinated with identity, human expression, and diversity. As a result, these core elements are often represented throughout his work. Trained as a classical studio painter for more than 15 years, Blanco had his first encounter with public art in 2014. Since then, he broke away from the studio and transitioned to the creation of site-specific large-scale mural installations.Blanco has painted murals across the US from California to New York, and from Texas to Illinois. He has participated in numerous street art festivals and mural competitions, as well as produced commissioned work for cities like New York NY, Tampa FL, or Denver CO among many others.Blanco attended Florida Southern College (2000-02) and graduated with a BA in Studio Arts from Saint Mary's College of California (2002-04). After receiving his MFA in Painting & Drawing from the University of Nevada, Reno (2010-2013), he worked as a full-time university professor at Feather River College (2014-19) and Elmhurst University (2019-23), where he taught Drawing, Painting, Art History, etc.Lately, he has expanded his work to public speaking, where he has been advocating for the amazing potential of public art while engaging all types of audiences, including High School and University students, as well as a participating as a guest speaker at TEDx Elmhurst University.Blanco currently lives in San Antonio, TX with his family and continues creating large-scale murals around the world.(https://rafael-blanco.com/)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/frederick/ditching-the-studio-the-power-of-public-art-with-artist-rafael-blanco/100001985142717306
- **Event Categories**: Art, fine-arts, Festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Frederick
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 115 E Church St
- **lat**: 39.4153634
- **long**: -77.40798380000001
- **full address**: 115 E Church St, 115 East Church Street, Frederick, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is "Ditching the Studio- The Power  of Public Art" with Artist Rafael Blanco being held?
  - **A:** "Ditching the Studio- The Power  of Public Art" with Artist Rafael Blanco takes place on Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 115 E Church St, 115 East Church Street, Frederick, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing "Ditching the Studio- The Power  of Public Art" with Artist Rafael Blanco?
  - **A:** "Ditching the Studio- The Power  of Public Art" with Artist Rafael Blanco is organized by The Healing Temple.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** "Ditching the Studio- The Power  of Public Art" with Artist Rafael Blanco is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Frederick, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If "Ditching the Studio- The Power  of Public Art" with Artist Rafael Blanco sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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