Mural fest

The history of murals is traced back some 30,000 years ago when humans painted images on the walls of caves and other natural surfaces, making it one of the oldest forms of visual arts.

Jumpstart Mural Fest at the Jefferson Theatre at 345 Fannin St.

City buildings came to life as 17 artists participating in Beaumont’s Mural Festival officially started working on their masterpieces throughout downtown the weekend of March 4.