THINGS TO DO 2 THINGS TO DO 1 Meet the Artists Get to know the faces behind some of these super-sized masterpieces. Jessie Fritsch Trailblazer Mural @jessie.fritsch.encaustics This UWSP alum has creativity in her genes, surrounded by her artistic family who supported her ambition. Her work on the Trailblazer mural diverges from her usual style – painting with beeswax. HER FAVORITE PART ABOUT THE MURAL? Connecting with community @ellen.klismith to bring it to life. Dondi Bueno 3 4 Zest Mural @dondibueno This long-time artist, who loves to travel and eat, moved from Los Angeles 5 years Wonder ago. He’s been painting for more than 30 years and he loves to make it up as he goes, learning along the way. FIND HIM AT Walls Zest, sipping an iced Vietnamese coffee. Chris Sweet Song for Seven Sisters @csweetnativeart @liberationfarmers @bissenadventures15 This Wisconsin-based artist o昀케cially started his artist career in 2016, but 5 6 has been creating art since childhood. An introvert by nature he enjoys the creative process and honoring his Native American culture. HIS FAVORITE SCULPTURE IN THE AREA? The Native American ricing canoe in Cultural Commons, inspired by his late friend, Mike Hoffman. @worzallabooks Stephon Kiba Freeman Worzalla Mural HOME ZEST MURAL @kibafreemanart 1 4 Artist: Xee Reiter Artist: Dondi Bueno This Chicago transplant was naturally drawn to making things but didn’t start 3511 Church St., Stevens Point 624 Isadore St., Stevens Point TRAILBLAZER MURAL SONG FOR THE SEVEN SISTERS painting until after college and never 2 5 uses a paintbrush. The Worzalla Mural Artist: Jessie Fritsch Artist: Chris Sweet is his largest work yet at 94’ wide! HIS 832 Main St., Stevens Point 9552 Hwy 54, Amherst FAVORITE PART ABOUT THE MURAL? ADELANTE MURAL WORZALLA MURAL Cementing his daughter at a point in 3 6 Artist: IT-RA Icons Artist: Stephon Kiba Freeman time. (She’s the silhouette in the middle!) @createpoco 123 Main St., Almond 3536 Dixon St., Stevens Point 22 Stevens Point Area O昀케cial Visitors Guide | 2024 Stevens Point Area O昀케cial Visitors Guide | 2024 23